CNNS

Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey 2016–18

CNNS is used to study child and adolescent nutrition, growth, and micronutrient deficiencies.

Registration requiredLarge
Host / institution

NHM / MoHFW · Ministry of Health & Family Welfare / UNICEF (CNNS)

Geography

India, state

Time coverage

2016–18

Update frequency

One major national round (2016–18)

What this is best for

Major child and adolescent nutrition and micronutrient evidence between NFHS waves

Main limitations

Not a continuous annual series; microdata access is more restricted than published reports; design differs from NFHS biomarkers

Quick answers

Short research-facing answers derived from this catalog record.

What is CNNS 2016–18 used for?
Major child and adolescent nutrition and micronutrient evidence between NFHS waves
How do you access CNNS 2016–18 data?
CNNS 2016–18 is labeled “Registration required” on this guide. Open the access portal or documentation links on the record for the current host process—do not assume open download if registration or a DUA is required.
What geography and time does CNNS 2016–18 cover?
Geography: India, state. Time coverage: 2016–18.
What are the main limitations of CNNS 2016–18?
Not a continuous annual series; microdata access is more restricted than published reports; design differs from NFHS biomarkers

Guides for using this data

Official portals, user guides, codebooks, and tutorials for access and analysis.

2 links

Variables5

NHM CNNS reports and biomarker documentation. Representative fields for the page table — verify the full dictionary on the official site.

Open official dictionary
Name / codeDescription
Child anthropometryHeight, weight, and growth indicators
Adolescent nutritionAdolescent dietary and growth measures
MicronutrientsMicronutrient deficiency biomarkers
Dietary indicatorsDiet diversity / intake markers
State estimatesState-level survey estimates
Formats

reports · tables · microdata (restricted)

Technical tags
nutrition surveybiomarkersreports
Example uses
Typical research and analysis uses for this dataset

State micronutrient deficiency profiles; adolescent anemia and growth analysis

Pairs well with

Many Indian data problems need survey + administrative combinations.