Determinants of malnutrition among adolescent females of age 15–19 years in an urban slum of Raipur city

The significant levels of malnutrition observed in this study among late adolescent girls aged 15-19 years-11.7% undernourishment, 6.5% overnourishment, and 27.4% stunting-highlight the concerning vulnerability of this population. The higher prevalence of stunting throws light onto the chronicity of malnutrition. As seen from the significant associations, proper education, and a mixed diet will help nurture a healthy female adolescent population.