TAGUIG City has achieved the lowest stunting rate in the National Capital Region (NCR) for children aged 0–5 years, according to data provided by the National Nutrition Council (NNC).
This statistic highlights the effectiveness of local nutrition programs and initiatives aimed at improving the health and growth of young children in the city.
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Data from Operation Timbang Plus showed Taguig at 0.20 percent stunting prevalence, significantly lower than the 7.82 percent national average.
Over the past decade, Taguig has achieved a remarkable decline in stunting prevalence, decreasing from 9.69 percent in 2015 to just 0.35 percent in 2019.
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