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Monday, December 29, 2025

The Double Burden of Malnutrition and Obesity: A Worldwide Public Health Challenge

 

Malnutrition and obesity represent a dual global health challenge

Malnutrition and obesity represent a dual global health challenge.


Malnutrition in developing nations and obesity in wealthy nations are both major public health problems, even though they manifest differently in each location.

 

In developing countries, malnutrition presents a dual burden, where undernutrition (such as stunting, underweight, and micronutrient deficiencies) coexists with overnutrition (overweight and obesity) within individuals, households, or populations.