Burden of abnormal nutritional indices among women aged 15–24 years in 40 low-income and middle-income countries: a multilevel multinomial logistic regression analysis

Our study highlights significant variations in nutritional status among young women aged 15-24 years in LMICs, with a notable prevalence of underweight and emerging challenges of overweight and obesity. Country-specific strategies addressing socioeconomic disparities and regional differences are crucial for effective public health interventions to improve nutritional outcomes among this vulnerable population.