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Triple Burden of Malnutrition in South Asia
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  • Update Date: 16 Mar 2026
  • low- and middle-income countries
  • overweight and obesity
  • parasites
  • prevalence
  • underweight
  • double burden of malnutrition
Video Introduction

This video is adapted from 10.3390/nu17213494

In recent decades, lifestyle patterns have undergone significant transformations, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). These changes have contributed to a dual nutritional crisis characterized by the coexistence of undernutrition and overweight/obesity, commonly referred to as the Double Burden of Malnutrition (DBM). Compounding this issue is the persistent prevalence of parasitic infections, due to poor personal hygiene and sanitation practices which further exacerbate nutritional imbalances, creating what is now recognized as the Triple Burden of Malnutrition (TBM). This video aims to explore the evolving lifestyle factors that have contributed to the emergence of the DBM and to examine its intersection with parasitic infections. The focus is particularly on South Asian low- and middle-income countries, where these overlapping burdens present a significant public health challenge. By highlighting the interconnectedness of malnutrition, obesity, and parasitic diseases, this video seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current nutritional landscape in South Asian LMICs and to inform future health interventions and policies.

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Parajuli, R.; Oldewage-Theron, W. Triple Burden of Malnutrition in South Asia. Encyclopedia. Available online: https://encyclopedia.pub/video/video_detail/1784 (accessed on 03 April 2026).
Parajuli R, Oldewage-Theron W. Triple Burden of Malnutrition in South Asia. Encyclopedia. Available at: https://encyclopedia.pub/video/video_detail/1784. Accessed April 03, 2026.
Parajuli, Rameshwor, Wilna Oldewage-Theron. "Triple Burden of Malnutrition in South Asia" Encyclopedia, https://encyclopedia.pub/video/video_detail/1784 (accessed April 03, 2026).
Parajuli, R., & Oldewage-Theron, W. (2026, March 11). Triple Burden of Malnutrition in South Asia. In Encyclopedia. https://encyclopedia.pub/video/video_detail/1784
Parajuli, Rameshwor and Wilna Oldewage-Theron. "Triple Burden of Malnutrition in South Asia." Encyclopedia. Web. 11 March, 2026.
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