Underweight status, household food security and associated characteristics among women ≥18y in Bình Phước province, Vietnam
Background: Chronic malnutrition among women is a significant issue in rice exporting Vietnam. In 2000, underweight prevalence (BMI<18.5 kg/m²) among women (20-49y) was 26.3% and was associated with maternal and infant mortality and intra-uterine-growth-restrition. Known risk factors of underwe...
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Language: | English |
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University of British Columbia
2013
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/43762 |