The prevalence of growth retardation and low body weight among the children under the age of 5 accounted for 17.3% and 9.3% respectively. The figure in the poor rural areas was 29.3% and 14.4% respectively.

• 儿童营养不良在农村地区仍然比较严重，5岁以下儿童生长迟缓率和低体重率分别为17.；3%25和9