Question

Global Hunger Index does not include

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

Hint:

The GHI uses four specific indicators; check whether infant mortality rate is distinct from the under-5 mortality rate used in GHI.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Define the Global Hunger Index (GHI). The GHI is a composite tool that measures and tracks hunger globally, by region and country. It is published annually in October by Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide. Scores range from 0 (no hunger) to 100 (extreme hunger).

Step 2: Identify the four component indicators of GHI. The GHI is calculated from FOUR indicators:

1. Undernourishment -- the proportion of undernourished individuals as a percentage of the total population (inadequate caloric intake)
2. Child Wasting -- the proportion of children under 5 who are wasted (low weight-for-height), indicating acute undernutrition
3. Child Stunting -- the proportion of children under 5 who are stunted (low height-for-age), indicating chronic undernutrition
4. Child Mortality -- the mortality rate of children under 5 years of age

Step 3: Identify which option is NOT included.

• Under 5 mortality rate -- YES, included (indicator 4)
• IMR (Infant Mortality Rate) -- NO, NOT included. The GHI uses under-5 mortality, not specifically the infant mortality rate (deaths in the first year of life).
• Child mortality rate -- YES, included (under-5 mortality)
• Child undernutrition (wasting and stunting) -- YES, included

Step 4: Conclusion. IMR (Infant Mortality Rate) is NOT a component of the Global Hunger Index.