Various forms of double burden of malnutrition problems exist in rural Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The coexistence of overweight/obesity and undernutrition is often referred to as the double burden of malnutrition (DB). DB was shown to exist in many developing countries, especially in urban areas. Much less is known about DB in rural areas of developing countries. Also, the exact definition of DB varies between studies, making comparison difficult. The objective of this study is to analyse DB problems in rural Kenya, using and comparing different DB definitions and measurement approaches.

Methods

Food intake and anthropometric data were collected from 874 male and female adults and 184 children (< 5 years) through a cross-section survey in rural areas of Western Kenya. DB at the individual level is defined as a person suffering simultaneously from overweight/ob

SUBMITTER: Fongar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6873738 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature