ArticleBMC nutrition2025
Cross-sectional analysis of risk factors associated with the coexistence of three undernutrition indicators among children aged 0-23 months in Tanzania.
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- Risk Factors of Coexisting Form of Undernutrition Among Under-5 Children in Bangladesh: Evidence From BDHS 2022 Data in a Bayesian Setting.Child: care, health and development · 2026Article
- Co-occurrence patterns of malnutrition indicators among children in sub-Saharan Africa.Communications medicine · 2026Article
- Malnutrition Among Children Under Five in Djibouti: A Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure Analysis from the 2023 Multisectoral Survey.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Exclusive breastfeeding and risk of malnutrition in children: the healthcare provider-led education in Mwanza, Tanzania.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Dietary and non-dietary factors of undernutrition using Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure in children aged 6-23 months in Democratic Republic of the Congo: the 2023 National Nutrition Survey.BMJ nutrition, prevention & health · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundUndernutrition in children under two years is a persistent challenge in Tanzania. This study investigates demographic, maternal, and child-related factors associated with stunting, wasting, and underweight coexistence.
methodsSecondary data from 2,158 children aged 0-23 months in the 2022 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey (TDHS) were analyzed. Risk factors assessed included child age, birth weight, size at birth, birth order, and maternal education. Multinomial regression analysis was conducted to determine associations.
resultsThe risk of coexisting undernutrition was significantly higher among children aged 12-17 months (RRR = 8.297, 95% CI = 1.768-38.931, p = 0.007) and 18-23 months (RRR = 12.860, 95% CI = 2.661-62.152, p = 0.001). Protective factors included birth weight < 2,501 g (RRR = 0.211, 95% CI = 0.056-0.783, p = 0.02), average size at birth (RRR = 0.262, 95% CI = 0.076-0.908, p = 0.035), and higher birth order (2nd-4th: RRR = 0.372, p = 0.023; 5th: RRR = 0.340, p = 0.048). Maternal education emerged as a significant risk factor (RRR = 1.327, 95% CI = 1.128-6.841, p = 0.02).
conclusionThis study highlights critical risk factors, including maternal education, child age, and birth characteristics, for the coexistence of stunting, wasting, and underweight. Interventions should target the 12-23-month age group and address maternal education to eradicate child malnutrition in Tanzania.
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