Socioeconomic inequalities in the prevalence of underweight, overweight, and obesity among women aged 20-49 in low- and middle-income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To analyze socioeconomic inequalities in the prevalence of underweight and overweight or obesity in women from low and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Methods

Using the last available Demographic Health Survey between 2010 and 2016 from 49 LMICs, we estimated the prevalence of underweight (BMI < 18.5 kg/m²) and overweight or obesity combined (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m²) for women aged 20-49 years. We used linear regression to explore the associations between the two outcomes and gross national income (GNI). We assess within-country socioeconomic inequalities using wealth deciles. The slope index of inequality (SII) and the inequality pattern index (IPI) were calculated for each outcome. Negative values of the latter express bottom inequality (when inequa

SUBMITTER: Reyes Matos U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7046525 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature