Double burden of malnutrition among women in reproductive Age (15–49 years) in Sierra Leone: a secondary data analysis of the demographic health survey 2019 (SLDHS-2019)

Double burden of malnutrition among women in reproductive Age (15–49 years) in Sierra Leone: a secondary data analysis of the demographic health survey 2019 (SLDHS-2019)

Abstract Background The double burden of malnutrition (DBM) is rising globally, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. In Sierra Leone, the incidence of overweight, obesity (OWOB), and overnutrition among women has sharply increased. This finding accompanies the high incidence of undernutrition, which...

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Main Authors: Eric Nzirakaindi Ikoona, Mame Awa Toure, Amon Njenga, Lucy Namulemo, Ronald Kaluya, Kassim Kamara, Freddy Wathum Drinkwater Oyat, Judith Aloyo, John Bosco Matovu, David Lagoro Kitara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:BMC Nutrition
Subjects:
Malnutrition
Double burden of Malnutrition
Women
Sierra Leone
DHS of 2019
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-023-00795-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-023-00795-w

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