4 out of 10 children under 05 are malnourished. 1/3 of children under 05 are stunted (chronically malnourished). 1/10th of children under 05 are anaemic and almost all are due to inadequate intake of Iron. 36% of children under 5 are suffering from Vitamin D Deficiency. 15% of children are suffering from Zinc Deficiency.
Even though Vitamin B12 Levels of Plantation are not Know, it is one of the causes of anemia. 1/5th of women are underweight while another 1/5th are overweight in the plantation sector.
Regions – Hatton, N’Eliya, Kandy & Badulla Regions
Assisted by : Serendib Flour Mills Ltd
