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 |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Public Health |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22807-z |
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