Boys are more likely to be undernourished than girls: A systematic review and meta-analysis of sex differences in undernutrition

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  • Authors
    Thurstans, Susan; Opondo, Charles; Seal, Andrew; Wells, Jonathan; Khara, Tanya; Dolan, Carmel; Briend, André; Myatt, Mark; Garenne, Michel; Sear, Rebecca; Kerac, Marko
  • Type
    Original research
  • Journal
    BMJ Global Health
  • Publication Date
    2020
  • Abstract

    Excess male morbidity and mortality is well recognised in neonatal medicine and infant health. In contrast, within global nutrition, it is commonly assumed that girls are more at-risk of experiencing undernutrition. We aimed to explore evidence for any male/female differences in child undernutrition using anthropometric case definitions and the reasons for differences observed.

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