Double Burden of Malnutrition Prevalence in Pregnant Women: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Amanda Biete, Camila Biete, Vivian S S Gonçalves et al.
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This systematic review and meta-analysis estimated the global prevalence of the double burden of malnutrition (DBM) in pregnant women, analyzing data from 62 studies involving 1,386,245 participants. The findings revealed that 21% of women experienced overweight/obesity with vitamin D deficiency, while 9% had overweight/obesity with anemia, highlighting significant nutritional challenges in this population.
Key findings
- 21% of pregnant women had overweight/obesity and vitamin D deficiency.
- 9% experienced overweight/obesity and anemia.
- 66.3% of included studies had high methodological quality.
- Overall certainty of evidence was rated as low by GRADE.
Why it matters
Understanding the prevalence of DBM in pregnant women is crucial for developing targeted interventions and public health policies. Addressing these nutritional issues can improve maternal and fetal health outcomes, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.