Factors associated with undernutrition among 20 to 49 year old women in Uganda: a secondary analysis of the Uganda demographic health survey 2016.

Quraish SserwanjaDavid MukunyaTheogene HabumugishaLinet M MutisyaRobert TukeEmmanuel Olal

Published in: BMC public health (2020)

The present study showed wealth index, place of residence and region to be associated with undernutrition among 20 to 49 year old women in Uganda. There is need to address socio-economic determinants of maternal undernutrition mainly poverty and regional inequalities.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
polycystic ovary syndrome
cervical cancer screening
breast cancer risk
pregnant women
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
gestational age