Question

Global Hunger index does not include

• A. Under 5 mortality rate
• B. IMR
• C. Child mortality rate
• D. Child undernutrition

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool designed to measure and track hunger globally. It considers several indicators to provide a comprehensive view of hunger levels across different regions. The indicators used in calculating the GHI include:

• Undernourishment: The proportion of the population with insufficient caloric intake.
• Child Wasting: The prevalence of low weight-for-height in children under five, indicating acute undernutrition.
• Child Stunting: The prevalence of low height-for-age in children under five, indicating chronic undernutrition.
• Child Mortality Rate: The mortality rate of children under five, capturing the most direct visible signs of a combination of inadequate nutrition and unhealthy environments.

From the given options:

Option	Included in GHI?
Under 5 mortality rate	Included
IMR	Not Included
Child mortality rate	Included
Child undernutrition	Included

From this information, we can determine that the Global Hunger Index does not include the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) directly. Instead, it incorporates child mortality rate, which captures deaths of children under the age of five, but not specifically infant mortality.