Global Hidden Hunger Index in pre-school children

Global Hidden Hunger Index scores in pre-school (aged under-5) children (GHI-PD) over the period 1999-2009. Hidden Hunger Index (HHI-PD) for preschool-age
children is calculated as the average of three deficiency prevalence estimates: preschool children affected by stunting, anemia due to iron deficiency, and vitamin-A
deficiency. The HHI-PD score ranged between the best and worst possible scores of 0 and 100, respectively. Applying arbitrary cut-offs, HHI-PD scores between 0 and
19.9 were considered mild, 20-34.9 as moderate, 35-44.9 as severe, and 45-100 as alarmingly high.