Evidence of gut enteropathy and factors associated with undernutrition among slum-dwelling adults in Bangladesh

Volume: 111, Issue: 3, Pages: 657 - 666
Published: Mar 1, 2020
Abstract
Adult undernutrition (BMI <18.5 kg/m2) is responsible for immune deficits, increased risk of disease burden, and higher rates of mortality. The prevalence of adult undernutrition in Bangladesh is substantial, but there have been few studies on the etiology of this condition for the inhabitants of urban slums. The aim of this study was to identify the factors associated with undernutrition among slum-dwelling adults in Bangladesh. A case-control...
Paper Details
Title
Evidence of gut enteropathy and factors associated with undernutrition among slum-dwelling adults in Bangladesh
Published Date
Mar 1, 2020
Volume
111
Issue
3
Pages
657 - 666
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