The 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS), conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), discloses that 17% of children under the age of five in Ghana are stunted.

Stunting, indicative of a child's failure to reach their growth potential due to factors like disease, poor health, and malnutrition, is a concerning issue that affects child development.

The survey compares height and weight measurements against international reference standards to assess children's nutritional status. Stunting rates are found to be higher in rural areas (20%) compared to urban areas (15%).

The Northern Region (30%) and North East Region (29%) record the highest rates of stunting, while the Eastern Region reports the lowest at 10%.'The Northern Region (30%) and North East Region (29%) record the highest rates of stunting, while the Eastern Region reports the lowest at 10%.Encouragingly, there has been a notable decline in stunting among children under the age of five, dropping from 33% in 1993 to the current rate of 17% in 2022.

The survey also highlights that 6% of children under the age of five in Ghana are wasted, indicating acute malnourishment.

The prevalence of wasting has seen a reduction from 14% in 1993 to 23% in 2022.

While there is an improvement in underweight rates, dropping from 12% in 1993 to the current 6%, a new concern emerges with 2% of children under the age of five being classified as overweight.

These findings underscore the importance of ongoing efforts to address malnutrition and promote holistic child well-being in Ghana.