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Concurrence of stunting and overweight/obesity among children: Evidence from Ethiopia.

Alinoor Mohamed FarahTahir Yousuf NourBilal Shikur EndrisSeifu Hagos Gebreyesus
Published in: PloS one (2021)
Our study provided evidence on the co-existence of stunting and overweight/obesity among infants and young children in Ethiopia. Therefore, identifying children at risk of growth flattering and excess weight gain provides nutrition policies and programs in Ethiopia and beyond with an opportunity of earlier interventions through improving sanitation, dietary quality by targeting children under five years of age and those living in Agrarian regions of Ethiopia.
Keyphrases
  • weight gain
  • weight loss
  • body mass index
  • birth weight
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • metabolic syndrome
  • public health
  • insulin resistance
  • type diabetes
  • high fat diet induced
  • adipose tissue
  • drinking water