The prevalence of low birth weight increased slightly (from 8.2% in 1996 to 8.7% in 1998). There was a slight upward trend in school child underweight prevalence (14.9% in 1997), but this level decreased to 12.5% in the subsequent year.
The prevalence of low birth weight increased slightly (from 8.2% in 1996 to 8.7% in 1998). There was a slight upward trend in school child underweight prevalence (14.9% in 1997),but this level decreased to 12.5% in the subsequent year.