Context Analysis of Nutrition in Tajikistan

When disaggregated into age groups, results show that the youngest population group has the highest prevalence of wasting, more than 15% of the babies 0-2 months of age were wasted, while stunting accumulates over the years and was highest for children at around 2 years of age. This observation suggests, that in order to reduce the prevalence of wasting focus should be given to the youngest age group (infants below 6 months of age), involving interventions aiming at appropriate breastfeeding and ensuring diversified food consumption by mothers and adolescent girls (getting ready for pregnancy). However, in order to reduce the prevalence of stunting, which is highest for children at around 2 years of age, attention should be given to appropriate complementary feeding practices and hygiene.