Socioeconomic inequality in undernutrition among late female adolescent in sub-Saharan African countries: a decomposition analysis

Abstract Introduction Adolescent undernutrition is a key factor influencing health outcomes. An undernourished adolescent girl who begins pregnancy with inadequate nutrient reserves often delivers low birth weight or growth-restricted infants, who is more prone to metabolic disorders in adulthood an...

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Main Authors: Ever Siyoum Shewarega, Tsion Mulat Tebeje, Makida Berhan Alem, Mulugeta Lulie Assres, Elsa Awoke Fentie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22807-z
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