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Standardised Expanded Nutrition Survey (SENS) - 2024

Bangladesh, 2024
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Reference ID
UNHCR_BGD_CXB_2024_SENS
Producer(s)
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), National Nutrition Services (NNS), World Food Programme (WFP), UNICEF, Action contre la Faim (ACF), Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK), SHED, World Vision (WV), Save the Children International (SCI), CWW
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Asia Pacific Standardized Expanded Nutrition Surveys
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Jul 28, 2025
Last modified
Aug 12, 2025
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    Survey ID number

    UNHCR_BGD_CXB_2024_SENS

    Title

    Standardised Expanded Nutrition Survey (SENS) - 2024

    Country
    Name Country code
    Bangladesh BGD
    Study type

    Sample Frame, Households [sf/hh]

    Series Information

    Face-to-face [f2f]

    Abstract

    The 2024 Standardized Expanded Nutrition Survey (SENS) was conducted among Rohingya refugee households residing in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, between 1–21 December 2024. The survey aimed to assess the nutritional and public health status of refugees living in 33 camps and to inform evidence-based programming across health, nutrition, WASH, and food security sectors. Using a two-stage cluster sampling methodology, 672 households were selected from 48 clusters with representation across both the Kutupalong Mega Camps and registered camps (Kutupalong RC and Nayapara RC). The sampling frame was based on UNHCR population estimates as of 30 September 2024.The assessment collected data across multiple modules, including household demographics, child and maternal nutrition, water and sanitation practices, mosquito net coverage, food security, and coping strategies. Results indicated a medium level of global acute malnutrition (cGAM) among children under five (9.1%), persistent stunting (40.7%), and maternal malnutrition. Improvements were noted in complementary feeding practices and health program coverage, though challenges remain in dietary diversity, exclusive breastfeeding, and malaria prevention.Households reported high access to protected water sources and soap, with average water collection per person per day reaching 29.9 liters—above the UNHCR post-emergency standard. However, only 59.2% of households met the standard using protected containers and treated sources exclusively.

    Kind of Data

    Sample survey data [ssd]

    Unit of Analysis

    Household

    Version

    Version Description

    v2.1: Edited, cleaned, and anonymised data.

    Version Date

    2025-07-28

    Scope

    Notes

    The scope includes:

    • Demographic profile
    • Mortality
    • Anthropometric and child health indicators
    • Anaemia among children and women
    • IYCF practices
    • Food consumption and coping strategies
    • In-kind food assistance
    • Ownership and use of mosquito nets
    • Access to WASH services and hygiene products
    Topics
    Topic
    Health and Nutrition
    Water Sanitation Hygiene
    Malaria Prevention and Control
    Keywords
    SENS Bangladesh

    Coverage

    Geographic Coverage

    Kutupalong Mega Camps, Kutupalong RC, and Nayapara RC, Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong Division, Bangladesh

    Universe

    All Rohingya refugee households residing in the 33 camps of Cox’s Bazar as of September 30, 2024, including Mega Camps and registered camps (Kutupalong RC and Nayapara RC).

    Producers and sponsors

    Primary investigators
    Name
    United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
    National Nutrition Services (NNS)
    World Food Programme (WFP)
    UNICEF
    Action contre la Faim (ACF)
    Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK)
    SHED
    World Vision (WV)
    Save the Children International (SCI)
    CWW
    Producers
    Name
    CartONG (Technical review and adaptation of questionnaire)
    CHNWs (Community Health and Nutrition Workers – field support)

    Sampling

    Sampling Procedure

    A two-stage cluster sampling method was used. In the first stage, 48 clusters were selected from blocks across all 33 camps using probability proportional to size (PPS) sampling based on UNHCR September 2024 population estimates. In the second stage, 14 households were randomly selected from updated household lists in each cluster, yielding a total of 672 households surveyed.

    Survey instrument

    Questionnaires

    SENS version 3 standard questionnaires covering demographic, health, nutrition, food security, IYCF, mosquito net, and WASH modules.

    Data collection

    Dates of Data Collection
    Start End
    2024-12-01 2024-12-21
    Mode of data collection
    • Face to face
    Data Collectors
    Name
    United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
    Concern Worldwide
    National Nutrition Services (NNS)
    World Food Programme (WFP)
    UNICEF
    BRAC
    GK
    RTMI
    Friendship
    Data Collection Notes

    Data collection was conducted using face-to-face interviews with electronic tablets running the ODK application. The standard SENS version 3 questionnaire was used, adapted with technical support from CartONG. Community Health and Nutrition Workers supported the identification of sampled households. Enumerators received daily feedback and supervision, and anthropometric data were validated using ENA for SMART software.

    Data Access

    Citation requirements

    United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), National Nutrition Services (NNS), World Food Programme (WFP), UNICEF, Action contre la Faim (ACF), Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK), SHED, World Vision (WV), Save the Children International (SCI), CWW (2025). Bangladesh: Standardised Expanded Nutrition Survey (SENS). Accessed from: https://microdata.unhcr.org

    Contacts

    Contacts
    Name Affiliation Email
    Curation team UNHCR dencomdl@unhcr.org

    Metadata production

    DDI Document ID

    UNHCR_BGD_CXB_2024_SENS

    Producers
    Name
    UNHCR
    Date of Metadata Production

    2025-07-28

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