Malnutrition is a significant public health concern in Central Africa Republic, Mali, Niger, Burkina-Faso, and Guinea, much like in many other countries. It primarily affects children and is a leading cause of infant mortality. In the Central Africa Republic, the latest SMART 2014 survey revealed a chronic malnutrition rate of 40.8%, which is above the emergency threshold. There is also a GAM rate of 6.6% and a 20.3% failure rate for underweight children. Additionally, micronutrient deficiencies are a problem in children under five and pregnant women. Unfortunately, only 28.8% of children under six months were exclusively breastfed in the Central Africa Republic.
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