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[Study on undernutrition and overweight coexisting within the same household]
1National Institute for Nutrition and Food Safety, China CDC, Beijing 100050, China.
Wei Sheng Yan Jiu = Journal of Hygiene Research
|August 23, 2005
Summary
In China, 6.9% of households face the dual burden of undernutrition and overweight. Urban households with specific assets and dietary patterns were more likely to experience this nutritional paradox.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
- Epidemiology
Context:
- The coexistence of undernutrition and overweight within the same household presents a complex public health challenge.
- This phenomenon, often termed the 'double burden of malnutrition,' was investigated across nine Chinese provinces in 2000.
Purpose:
- To quantify the prevalence of households experiencing both undernutrition and overweight.
- To identify sociodemographic and lifestyle factors associated with this dual nutritional burden.
Summary:
- A cross-sectional study analyzed data from 9 provinces in China, categorizing households into undernutrition, overweight, undernutrition/overweight, and normal nutritional status.
- Multinomial logistic regression revealed that urban households, those with a motor vehicle or washing machine, heads with low-energy occupations, and higher animal fat consumption were significantly associated with the undernutrition/overweight status.
Impact:
- Findings highlight the need for nuanced nutrition interventions that address both undernutrition and overweight simultaneously.
- Understanding these associated factors can inform targeted public health strategies to combat the double burden of malnutrition in diverse household settings.