Identifying the causes of adolescent malnutrition in Nuwara-Eliya District, Sri Lanka

Identifying the causes of adolescent malnutrition in Nuwara-Eliya District, Sri Lanka

Abstract Malnutrition, a persistent illness, significantly reduces fat, muscle and bone levels, harming internal organs. The economic crisis in Sri Lanka has led to widespread malnutrition among children, including adolescents experiencing growth spurts. This study identifies factors influencing mal...

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Main Authors: Sunethya Nandajeewa, Sandunika Aluthwatta, Ranitha Weerarathna, Nilmini Rathnayake, Vageesha Rajapakse, Nadhee Wijesinghe, Thirasha Liyanaarachchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-05-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Adolescents
Environmental factors
Lifestyle
Malnutrition
Nutritional knowledge
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-95827-9
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