For the majority of countries, nationally representative household surveys constitute the primary data source used to generate the JME global estimates. For a limited number of countries data from surveillance systems are also used as a primary data source for generation of the JME global estimates if sufficient population coverage is documented (about 80%). For both types of primary data sources, theLast updated: 2022-11-22child’s length/height and weight measurements have to be collected following recommended standard measuring techniques.
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Definition and methodology
For the majority of countries, nationally representative household surveys constitute the primary data source used to generate the JME global estimates. For a limited number of countries data from surveillance systems are also used as a primary data source for generation of the JME global estimates if sufficient population coverage is documented (about 80%). For both types of primary data sources, theLast updated: 2022-11-22child’s length/height and weight measurements have to be collected following recommended standard measuring techniques.
