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August 3, 2025Open Access

Prevalence and Predictors of the Double Burden of Malnutrition among Under-Five Children in Urban Ghana.

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DBDeborah BalapouJAJohn Foster Atta-DokuWAWisdom Kwaku Achiam Amuka

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Cross-sectional study finds 31.37% prevalence of double burden of malnutrition in children, suggesting critical child feeding practices and physical activity need improvement.

Key Points

  • MAIN FINDING: The prevalence of the double burden of malnutrition among under-five children in urban Ghana is 31.37%.
  • KEY EVIDENCE: Significant predictors include low physical activity levels and lack of breastfeeding, with odds ratios indicating high risk.
  • APPROACH: A hospital-based cross-sectional study involved 271 mother-child pairs and utilized standardized measurements for analysis.
  • SIGNIFICANCE: Results emphasize the need for integrated public health strategies to address malnutrition in urban settings, particularly among poorer communities.

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Balapou et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0c7be6551bb0af8d05e9https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.08.01.25332623
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