The triple burden of malnutrition among adolescents in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The role of gender, household environment, and food insecurity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescence is a critical growth period with increased nutritional needs that can put adolescents at risk for the triple burden of malnutrition, which can impair brain development, reduce functional capacity, and heighten the risk of non-communicable diseases. Despite this, there is limited data on factors associated with adolescent malnutrition in Dar es Salaam. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors for anaemia, stunting, underweight and overweight/obesity among adolescents in Dar es Salaam.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 507 adolescents aged 12-19 in Dar es Salaam, using multistage cluster sampling. Data was collected using a pre-validated structured questionnaire through an Open Data Kit, while anthropometric m

SUBMITTER: Kimaryo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12680259 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature