Nutrition Transition Double Burden of Malnutrition in Africa: A Case Study of Four Selected Countries with Different Income Levels (P10-074-19)

摘要

ObjectivesDisease and lifestyle patterns have been changing rapidly worldwide including Africa due to recent changes in economic growth and urbanization. However, research related to the effects of these changes on nutrition status in Africa is limited. This study investigated the shifts in nutritional status (undernutrition, overweight, obesity) in children and adults in 4 carefully selected low-, middle- and high income countries in Africa, identified factors associated with the shifts, and provided recommendations for future work.