Preconception malnutrition among women and girls in south Asia: prevalence, determinants, and association with pregnancy and birth outcomes

Preconception malnutrition among women and girls in south Asia: prevalence, determinants, and association with pregnancy and birth outcomes

Summary: This review highlights the growing double burden of malnutrition among women of reproductive age in South Asia. Using nationally-representative survey data, we highlight that the prevalence of overweight now exceeds that of underweight, while anaemia remains persistently high despite interv...

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Main Authors: Faith Miller, Vani Sethi, Danielle Schoenaker, Ranadip Chowdhury, Raj Kumar Verma, Jane Hirst, Manisha Nair, Chiara Benedetto, Usha Sriram, Zivai Murira, Naomi M. Saville
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-05-01
Series:The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia
Subjects:
Nutrition
Preconception
Pregnancy planning
Adolescent
Anaemia
Micronutrient
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772368225000447
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