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Kenya - Greater Kilifi District Nutrition Survey 2010

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
Kilifi District Nutrition Survey, July-August 2010
Geography 
Kenya (KEN)
Coast [Historical]
Coverage type 
Subnational
Time period covered 
06/2010 - 06/2010
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Household
  • Interview
Summary 

The Kenya - Greater Kilifi District Nutrition Survey 2010 was conducted using SMART methodology and assessed malnutrition prevalence in children ages 6-59 months. Data were collected on crude and under five mortality rate, anthropometry, vaccination coverage, vitamin A supplementation, deworming, mosquito net usage, morbidity rates (children 6-59 months) two weeks prior to survey, and to determine food and livelihood status of families.

The sample included 550 children aged 6 months to 5 years for anthropometry and 2849 people for mortality.