{"id":1205382,"name":"Vitamin A supplementation coverage rate (% of children ages 6-59 months)","unit":"% of children ages 6-59 months","createdAt":"2026-03-01T08:24:50.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-12T18:50:35.000Z","coverage":"","timespan":"2000-2023","datasetId":7396,"shortUnit":"%","columnOrder":0,"shortName":"sn_itk_vita_zs","catalogPath":"grapher/worldbank_wdi/2026-02-27/wdi/wdi#sn_itk_vita_zs","descriptionFromProducer":"Vitamin A supplementation coverage rate refers to the percentage of children ages 6-59 months old receiving two high-dose vitamin A supplements in a calendar year.\n\n### Aggregation method:\nWeighted average\n\n### Statistical concept and methodology:\nMethodology: Household Surveys including DHS, MICS and other national surveys\nStatistical concept(s): The World Health Organization has classified vitamin A deficiency as a public health problem affecting many children ages 6-59 months, with the highest rates in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.\n\n### Development relevance:\nVitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of preventable childhood blindness and increases the risk of death from common childhood illnesses such as diarrhoea. Periodic, high-dose vitamin A supplementation is a proven, low-cost intervention which has been shown to reduce all-cause mortality.\n\n### Other notes:\nVitamin A is essential for optimal functioning of the immune system. Vitamin A deficiency, a leading cause of blindness, also causes a greater risk of dying from a range of childhood ailments such as measles, malaria, and diarrhea. In low- and middle-income countries, where vitamin A is consumed largely in fruits and vegetables, daily per capita intake is often insufficient to meet dietary requirements. Providing young children with two high-dose vitamin A capsules a year is a safe, cost-effective, efficient strategy for eliminating vitamin A deficiency and improving child survival. Giving vitamin A to new breastfeeding mothers helps protect their children during the first few months of life. 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It includes over 1,500 indicators covering more than 200 countries and territories, with data spanning several decades.WDI serves as a vital resource for policymakers, researchers, businesses, and analysts seeking to understand global trends and make data-driven decisions. The database covers a wide range of topics, including economic growth, education, health, poverty, trade, energy, infrastructure, governance, and environmental sustainability.The indicators are sourced from reputable national and international agencies, ensuring high-quality, consistent, and comparable data. Users can access the database through interactive online tools, API services, and downloadable datasets, facilitating detailed analysis and visualization.WDI is also used for tracking progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other global development initiatives. 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