"Addressing the Dual Burden of Malnutrition: A Review of Double Duty Actions and Multifaceted Approaches"

Abstract

The dual burden of malnutrition (DBM) is a serious public health issue affecting billions all over the globe resulting in disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), productivity losses, and economic burden. The primary fuel to the rising global disease burden is the poor-quality diet and lifestyle responsible for multiple forms of malnutrition. This review paper discusses the present challenges, interventions, and approaches to target the root of DBM problems, as healthcare treatment is unaffordable and inaccessible to all, especially for those at the bottom of the pyramid. Also, this review focuses majorly on the double duty actions targeting both undernutrition and overweight and obesity simultaneously that can help in taking appropriate measures to control the prevalence of the disease burden. The outcome of this study provides an overview of double-duty actions for an integrated DBM management system as a preventive measure that could be helpful in policymaking, strategy development, and program planning to put less burden on the healthcare system.