Addressing the Double Burden of Malnutrition using the Life Course Perspective
https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.18.6.39
- Author:
Nik Mohd Mazuan Nik Mohd Rosdy
1
;
Budi Aslinie Md. Sabri
2
Author Information
1. Centre of Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostics and Medicine Studies, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
2. Centre of Population Oral Health and Clinical Prevention Studies, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Malnutrition, Overnutrition, Life course concept, Double Burden of Malnutrition, Undernutrition
- From:
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2022;18(No.6):305-310
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The double burden of malnutrition refers to the coexistence of undernutrition which is typically characterised by
stunting and wasting, alongside overnutrition at all levels of the population. The objective of this article is to review
the current issues in addressing the double burden of malnutrition using the life course approach. Studies addressing
life course approach in DBM were identified through PubMed & EMBASE databases. Relevant studies were critically
appraised. The challenges, opportunities and way forward in addressing DBM through the life course concept were
discussed. The review showed that the DBM dilemma could be addressed via a holistic perspective through a life
course concept as nutrition plays an important role in influencing health from pre-conception to old age. The life
course concept proposes that environmental exposures, including biological, physical, social, and behavioral factors, including life experiences, throughout life, influence health outcomes in current generations and their offspring.
- Full text:11.2022my1389.pdf
