Concurrent stunting and overweight or obesity among under-five children in sub-Saharan Africa: a multilevel analysis

Concurrent stunting and overweight or obesity among under-five children in sub-Saharan Africa: a multilevel analysis

Abstract Background Globally, the co-occurrence of stunting and overweight or obesity (CSO) in the same individual is becoming an emerging layer of malnutrition and there is a paucity of information in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Hence, this study aimed to d...

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Main Authors: Melkamu Aderajew Zemene, Denekew Tenaw Anley, Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu, Getachew Asmare Adella, Gizachew Ambaw Kassie, Misganaw Asmamaw Mengstie, Mohammed Abdu Seid, Endeshaw Chekol Abebe, Molalegn Mesele Gesese, Natnael Amare Tesfa, Yenealem Solomon Kebede, Berihun Bantie, Sefineh Fenta Feleke, Tadesse Asmamaw Dejenie, Wubet Alebachew Bayeh, Anteneh Mengist Dessie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:Archives of Public Health
Subjects:
Concurrent stunting and overweight or obesity
The double burden of malnutrition
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-023-01138-8

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