The coexistence of stunting and overweight or obesity in Ethiopian children: prevalence, trends and associated factors

The coexistence of stunting and overweight or obesity in Ethiopian children: prevalence, trends and associated factors

Abstract Background Double burden of childhood malnutrition is a condition where undernutrition (stunting) along with overweight and obesity coexist within individuals, households, and populations. It reflects a new layer of malnutrition and an understudied phenomenon in many low-income settings. To...

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Main Authors: Biniyam Sahiledengle, Lillian Mwanri, Abera Kumie, Girma Beressa, Daniel Atlaw, Yohannes Tekalegn, Demisu Zenbaba, Fikreab Desta, Chala Kene, Kenbon Seyoum, Degefa Gomora, Demelash Woldeyohannes, Kingsley Emwinyore Agho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Double burden
Malnutrition
Concurrent stunting and overweight or obesity
Ethiopia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04037-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04037-7

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