A comparative study of the anthropometric status of adults and children in urban and rural communities of the North West Region of Cameroon

Abstract Background Cameroon, like many other developing countries, is experiencing a double burden of malnutrition. With increasing urbanization, communities are exposed to high calorie diets and sedentary lifestyles, which contribute to overnutrition. However, the nutritional status of the communi...

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Main Authors: Faith Asangha Akob, Kirthee Pillay, Nicola Wiles, Muthulisi Siwela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:BMC Nutrition
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-023-00734-9