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Hidden Hunger Index vs. GDP per capita, 2009

Shown is the Hidden Hunger Index for preschool-age children, which is calculated as the average of three deficiency prevalence estimates: preschool children affected
by stunting, anemia due to iron deficiency, and vitamin-A deficiency. A higher index value indicates more severe nutritional deficiencies. GDP per capita is adjusted for
price differences between countries and measured in international-$.

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