Double Burden of Malnutrition (DBM) and Anaemia under the Same Roof: A Bangladesh Perspective

Abstract

The double burden of malnutrition (DBM) and anaemia is a growing concern in developing countries. Using the cross-sectional Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey, 2011, 5763 mother–child pairs were examined. In households where the mother was overweight, 24.5% of children were stunted, 19.8% underweight, 9.3% wasted, and 51.7% anaemic. Significant regional differences were found in DBM and anaemia as well as drinking water source, while DBM alone was more common in more well-off households (based on wealth index) and where the father was employed in skilled or service occupations. More policy and awareness programmes are needed to address the coexistence of child undernutrition and maternal overweight/obesity and anaemia in the same household.

Prevalence and factors associated with double and triple burden of malnutrition among mothers and children in Nepal: evidence from 2016 Nepal demographic and health survey

“…A higher rate of TBM than DBM could be a result of the fact that more than than half (53%) of the children aged 6-59 months were found to be anemic in Nepal in the NDHS [13]. Mamun et al (2019) also found the prevalence of overweight mothers with anemic children to be 27% in Bangladesh. TBM prevalence is higher, perhaps dueto the higher prevalence of anemia among children aged less than 59 months in developing countries including Nepal.…”

“…Despite declining undernutrition among children, micronutrient deficiency anemia remains one of the intractable public health problems in South Asia [39]. Despite limited evidence available so far on TBM, maternal overweight/obesity is a crucial factor contributing to child anemia [1]. The plausible mechanism for the phenomenon of TBM has not been examined clearly.…”

“…The various forms of malnutrition among children and mothers are significant public health challenges in lowand middle-income countries [1]. Various forms of malnutrition contribute to the double and triple burden of malnutrition.…”

Prevalence and factors associated with double and triple burden of malnutrition among mothers and children in Nepal: evidence from 2016 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey

“…Our study shows that the prevalence of TBM among mother-child pairs was 7.00 % in Nepal [46]. Despite limited evidence available so far on TBM, maternal overweight/obesity is a crucial factor contributing to child anemia [1]. The plausible mechanism for the phenomenon of TBM has not been examined clearly.…”

“…The various forms of malnutrition among children and mothers are significant public health challenges in low-and middle-income countries [1]. Various forms of malnutrition contribute to the double and triple burden of malnutrition.…”