Differences in risk factors associated with single and multiple concurrent forms of undernutrition (stunting, wasting or underweight) among children under 5 in Bangladesh: a nationally representative cross-sectional study

OBJECTIVES: The study aims to differentiate the risk factors of single and multiple concurrent forms of undernutrition among children under 5 in Bangladesh. DESIGN: A nationally representative cross-sectional study. SETTING: Bangladesh. RESPONDENTS: Children age under 5 years of age. OUTCOME MEASURE: This study considered two dichotomous outcomes: single form (children without single form and with single form) and multiple concurrent forms (children without multiple forms and with multiple forms) of undernutrition. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Adjusted OR (AOR) and CI of potential risk factors were calculated using logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: Around 38.2% of children under 5 in Bangladesh are suffering from undernutrition. The prevalence of multiple concurrent forms and single form of child undernutrition was 19.3% and 18.9%, respectively. The key…