Determinants of undernutrition and overnutrition among reproductive-age women in Bangladesh: Trend analysis using spatial modeling.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bangladesh is facing a dual burden of malnutrition, with high rates of undernutrition and increasing rates of overnutrition. The complex scenario of malnutrition in Bangladesh varies across different regions, making it a challenging public health concern to address.

Objectives

This study analyzes the spatial and temporal dependence of underweight and overweight Bangladeshi women of reproductive age.

Methods

Nationally representative cross-sectional data from the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Surveys in 2014 and 2017-18 were utilized to study the changes in weight status in 15-49-year-old women who were either underweight or overweight. A Bayesian geo-additive regression model was used to account for non-linear and linear effects of continuous and catego

SUBMITTER: Vatsa R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10353797 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature