Pakistan National Nutrition Survey 2001-2002

The National Nutrition Survey conducted in 2001-2002 assessed nutritional levels and health status of mothers and children in Pakistan. Data were collected through a questionnaire consisting of four modules including a household questionnaire, biochemical and clinical questionnaires, and a dietary form. Hemoglobin levels and anthropometric measurements were also recorded. Additional biochemical samples including serum retinal, serum ferritin, and zinc, were collected from mothers and children under-5. Urine samples were collected from mothers and children ages 6-12 years for iodine deficiency. The survey sampled 10,656 households from 700 primary sampling units.