Create a healthier future for the most vulnerable children

Good nutrition has a long-lasting positive effect on a child’s overall growth, survival, and development. However, around 2 million children in the Philippines are severely food poor and lack access to a nutritious, diverse diet — resulting in stunted growth in 1 in 3 children and even death from malnutrition. 

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26.7 per cent of children under 5 years old are stunted and some regions have more, like Bangsamoro Region at 39 per cent 

An estimated 672,000 children suffer from wasting with about 50 per cent under the age of 2 years

23 per cent of pregnant women are anemic, leading to low birthweight and pre-term delivery

Childhood overweight and obesity are rapidly increasing, and have tripled since 2003.

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UNICEF Philippines works to improve access to health and nutrition for the most vulnerable children and families. We provide life-saving supplies and services to children, while aiming for community-level improvements for increased food availability and affordability. 

All data sources can be found at Situation of Children Philippines, unless otherwise noted.