Socioeconomic inequality in the co-occurrence of anemia and stunting among adolescent girls aged 15–19 years in Sub-Saharan African countries: a decomposition analysis

Socioeconomic inequality in the co-occurrence of anemia and stunting among adolescent girls aged 15–19 years in Sub-Saharan African countries: a decomposition analysis

Abstract Introduction Undernutrition, particularly stunting, and deficiency of micronutrients are prevalent nutrition-related problems in adolescent girls residing in low- and middle-income countries. The coexistence of both kinds of malnutrition typically impacts the most vulnerable people, such as...

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Main Authors: Tewodros Getaneh Alemu, Elsa Awoke Fentie, Daniel Gashaneh Belay, Desale Bihonegn Asmamaw, Ever Siyoum Shewarega, Wubshet Debebe Negash, Habitu Birhan Eshetu, Fantu Mamo Aragaw, Samrawit Mihret Fetene, Rediet Eristu Teklu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Socioeconomic
Inequality
Co-occurrence
Anemia
Stunting
Adolescent girls
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21841-1
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