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Table 1 Classification of nutritional status in children aged < 5 years (N = 316)

From: The accuracy of a novel stunting risk detection application based on nutrition and sanitation indicators in children aged under five years

Nutritional Status (LAZ or HAZ)*

Urban (n = 244)

Rural (n = 72)

Total (n = 316)

n

%

n

%

n

%

Severely stunting ( < − 3 SD)

24

9.8

5

6.9

29

9.2

Stunting (-3 SD to < − 2 SD)

48

19.7

17

23.6

65

20.5

Normal (− 2 SD to + 3 SD)

162

66.4

46

63.9

208

65.8

Tall ( > + 3 SD)

10

4.1

4

5.6

14

4.5

  1. *LAZ = Length-for-Age Z-Score; HAZ = Height-for-Age Z-Score