Double burden of malnutrition among women of reproductive age in 55 low- and middle-income countries: progress achieved and opportunities for meeting the global target.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine trends and projections of underweight (Body Mass Index, BMI < 18.5 kg/m²) and overweight (BMI ≥ 25.0 kg/m²) in women of reproductive age in 55 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Methods

We used data from 2,337,855 women aged 15-49 years from nationally representative Demographic and Health Survey conducted between 1990 and 2018. Bayesian linear regression analyses were performed.

Results

During 1990-2018, the prevalence of underweight decreased in 35 countries and overweight increased in 50 countries. The highest underweight increase was in Morocco (5.5%) and overweight in Nepal (12.4%). In 2030, >20% of women in eight LMICs will be underweight, with Madagascar (36.8%), Senegal (32.2%), and Burundi (29.2%) projected to

SUBMITTER: Hasan MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8152189 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature