Prevalence and associated factors of underweight, overweight, and obesity Among Bangladeshi adults: An analysis of demographic and health survey 2017-18
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DOI: 10.1016/j.obmed.2021.100342
Abstract: Abstract This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of underweight, overweight, and obesity among Bangladeshi adults (≥18 years) using the nationally representative Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2017-18 data. An Asian-specific body… read more here.
Keywords: obesity; underweight overweight; prevalence associated; overweight obesity ... See more keywords
Current Progress and Future Directions in the Double Burden of Malnutrition among Women in South and Southeast Asian Countries
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DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzz026
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background In order to combat the double burden of malnutrition the UN General Assembly has established under its Sustainable Development Goal-2 (SDG2) a set of nutritional targets that member countries need to achieve by… read more here.
Keywords: malnutrition; southeast asian; overweight obesity; asian countries ... See more keywords
‘Children eat all things here’: a qualitative study of mothers’ perceptions and cultural beliefs about underweight and overweight children and adolescents in selected communities in two Nigerian states
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059020
Abstract: Introduction The perception of mothers about causes of underweight and overweight among children or adolescents and associated cultural beliefs may influence nutritional status. However, data from qualitative studies on this subject and regarding age 6–19… read more here.
Keywords: mothers perceptions; overweight children; underweight overweight; cultural beliefs ... See more keywords
“Double Burden of Malnutrition”
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DOI: 10.1177/0020731416664666
Abstract: India has one of the highest rates of underweight burden, with signs of rising obesity. Coexistence of underweight and overweight persons is symptomatic of the “double burden of malnutrition.” The present study throws new light… read more here.
Keywords: burden malnutrition; overweight obese; double burden; underweight overweight ... See more keywords
The prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity in Bangladeshi adults: Data from a national survey
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0177395
Abstract: Background Over the two last decades Bangladesh, a low-income country, has experienced a rapid demographic and epidemiological transition. The population has increased substantially with rapid urbanization and changing pattern of disease, which at least in… read more here.
Keywords: bangladeshi adults; overweight obesity; prevalence; underweight overweight ... See more keywords
Underweight, overweight or obesity, diabetes, and hypertension in Bangladesh, 2004 to 2018
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275151
Abstract: Background and objectives Bangladesh is experiencing a nutrition transition with an increase in the double burden of malnutrition and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This study sought to: 1) examine trends and differences in underweight, overweight/obesity, hypertension… read more here.
Keywords: overweight obesity; hypertension; underweight overweight; bangladesh 2004 ... See more keywords
Secular Trends of Underweight, Overweight, and Obesity in Children and Adolescents from Ukraine
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18063302
Abstract: Overweight and obesity, as well as underweight in children and adolescents, pose a significant public health issue. This study aimed to investigate the secular trend of the incidence of underweight, overweight, and obesity in children… read more here.
Keywords: overweight obesity; children adolescents; underweight overweight; obesity ... See more keywords
Differences in Prevalence and Associated Factors of Underweight and Overweight/Obesity among Bangladeshi Adults by Gender: Analysis of a Nationally Representative Survey
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191710698
Abstract: The objective of this study was to find the differences in prevalence and associated factors of underweight and overweight/obesity among Bangladeshi adults by gender, using the nationally representative Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2017–2018 data.… read more here.
Keywords: overweight obesity; underweight overweight; obesity among; differences prevalence ... See more keywords
The Current Prevalence of Underweight, Overweight, and Obesity Associated with Demographic Factors among Pakistan School-Aged Children and Adolescents—An Empirical Cross-Sectional Study
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811619
Abstract: Purpose: This study investigated the most recent estimates of underweight, overweight, and obesity prevalence in Pakistani school-aged children and adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience random clustered sampling approach with 3,551… read more here.
Keywords: overweight obesity; underweight overweight; obesity; aged children ... See more keywords