Background Overweight and obesity are emerging public health problems in Ethiopia.
However, primary study findings on the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Ethiopia are …

Abstract Purpose of Review The increasing prevalence of overweight/obesity is a leading
public health concern in high-, middle-, and low-income countries. Our study aimed to …

Objective To determine the trends, prevalence and risk factors of overweight and obesity
among Bangladeshi women of reproductive age from 1999 to 2014. Design We analysed …

Background The coexistence of overweight mother and stunted child at the same household
is a type of Double Burden of Malnutrition at Household Level (DBMHL). This particular …

Background Overweight and obesity are a particular concern for women of reproductive age.
They not only increase the risk of chronic diseases but they are also associated with adverse …

Background Globally, the prevalence of overweight and obesity is escalating, particularly
among women and wealthier people. In many developed countries, overweight and obesity …

Objectives This study aims to describe the prevalence of non-communicable disease (NCD)
risk factors among the urban poor in Bangladesh. Design We conducted a community-based …

Background Evidences show that the burden of overweight and obesity is escalating in
developing countries with predominant burden of underweight. The coexistence of …

Background The escalating prevalence of overweight and obesity globally is reflected
amongst urban women in many low-to-middle income countries. Evidence also shows that …

Background Global epidemiological transition across various countries have documented
the coexistence of undernutrition and overnutrition. South Asian countries are facing this …