Prevalence and risk factors of stunting and thinness among school adolescents in Zanzibar Island: a school based cross-sectional study

Prevalence and risk factors of stunting and thinness among school adolescents in Zanzibar Island: a school based cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Adolescent malnutrition, including stunting and thinness, has gained significant attention as a critical public health concern due to its implications for growth, development, and future well-being. However, there remains a gap in research regarding the specific risk factors cont...

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Main Authors: Erick Killel, Faith Mandara, Fahad S. Mwakalebela, August Kuwawenaruwa, Kaunara Azizi, Ray Masumo, Germana Leyna, Haikael Martin, Geofrey Mchau, Ester Elisaria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2025-06-01
Series:Bulletin of the National Research Centre
Subjects:
Adolescents
Stunting
Thinness
Nutrition
Zanzibar Island
Risk factors
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-025-01326-2
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