Global Burden of Double Malnutrition
Author Information
Author(s): Corsi Daniel J., Finlay Jocelyn E., Subramanian S. V.
Primary Institution: Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences
Hypothesis
Are underweight and overweight coexisting among low- to middle-income countries?
Conclusion
The study found that underweight and overweight do not coexist significantly in most low- to middle-income countries.
Supporting Evidence
- There was a strong negative correlation between underweight and overweight at the country level (r = -0.79).
- Negative correlations were observed in 46 of the 57 countries at the neighborhood level.
- Among low socioeconomic status groups, similar negative correlations were found.
Takeaway
In many countries, people are either underweight or overweight, but not both at the same time.
Methodology
Cross-sectional analysis of nationally representative samples from Demographic and Health Surveys.
Limitations
The study focused only on women of reproductive age and did not include men or children.
Participant Demographics
Women aged 20-49 years from 57 low- to middle-income countries.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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