What is the double burden of malnutrition in Kenya?
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According to a 2015 study focusing on urban poor settings in Nairobi, 46% of children under five were stunted, while 32% of their mothers were overweight or obese, confirming the existence of a double burden of malnutrition in Kenya. This paradox of coexisting undernutrition and overnutrition represents a significant public health challenge for the country.