September 10, 2025

Assessing Food Security and Nutritional Inequalities Among Children and Adolescents in the Urban Slums of Bangladesh

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Cross-sectional study reveals high underweight rates among children in urban slums, highlighting educational impacts on food security.

Nearly 56.4% of children were underweight, indicating a severe malnutrition issue in urban slums.
Food security levels were alarmingly low, with only 21% of participants achieving acceptable scores.
Sociodemographic factors like maternal education significantly influenced food security and nutritional outcomes.
The study emphasizes the importance of targeted interventions to enhance education and income opportunities.

Adiba et al. (2025) studied this question.

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September 10, 2025

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Cross-sectional study reveals high underweight rates among children in urban slums, highlighting educational impacts on food security.

Nearly 56.4% of children were underweight, indicating a severe malnutrition issue in urban slums.
Food security levels were alarmingly low, with only 21% of participants achieving acceptable scores.
Sociodemographic factors like maternal education significantly influenced food security and nutritional outcomes.
The study emphasizes the importance of targeted interventions to enhance education and income opportunities.

Adiba et al. (2025) studied this question.

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