Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of stunting underweight and overweight among Palestinian school adolescents (13-15 years) in two major governorates in the West Bank

摘要

BackgroundThere is little information about height and weight status of Palestinian adolescents. The objective of this paper was to assess the prevalence of stunting, underweight, and overweight/obesity among Palestinian school adolescents (13-15 years) and associated sociodemographic factors in 2 major governorates in the West Bank.