Key result
Philippine indigenous peoples have higher undernutrition but lower non-communicable disease risk factors than non-indigenous groups.
Why the study?
There is little documentation about the population size and health and nutrition status of indigenous peoples in the Philippines.
Population
Indigenous Peoples and non-IPs in the Philippines from the 2013 National Nutrition Survey and 2015 Updating Survey
Comparison
Indigenous Peoples vs non-Indigenous Peoples
Design
Cross-sectional analysis of secondary survey data
Authors
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IP communities face elevated undernutrition risks meriting focused monitoring; leaves open whether targeted interventions can close gaps versus non-IP populations.
Cross-Sectional
Yes
Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines face a higher burden of undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies, whereas non-IPs have higher rates of non-communicable disease risk factors like hypertension and obesity.
Duante et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Nutrition and health status. Indigenous Peoples (IP) status vs. Non-IP individuals and households was evaluated on Prevalence of undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and non-communicable disease risk factors. Indigenous peoples in the Philippines had a significantly higher prevalence of undernutrition and iodine deficiency, but lower rates of non-communicable disease risk factors compared to non-IPs.
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