September 16, 2025

Trends and determinants of the triple burden of malnutrition in Ghana; Analyses of two decades of demographic and health survey datasets.

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Analysis reveals trends in triple burden of malnutrition among mothers and children in Ghana, suggesting socioeconomic factors influence prevalence.

The prevalence of the triple burden of malnutrition decreased from 7.6% in 2003 to 5.0% in 2022, indicating a positive trend over time.
Children who are male, have large birth sizes, or are breastfed are less likely to experience the triple burden of malnutrition.
Analysis utilized datasets from the Ghana Demographic and Health Survey, covering 11,925 mother-child pairs over two decades for robust findings.
Key determinants include maternal education and dietary diversity, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to reduce malnutrition rates.

Addae et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis reveals trends in triple burden of malnutrition among mothers and children in Ghana, suggesting socioeconomic factors influence prevalence.