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The Triple Burden of Malnutrition in Modern Asia

The Triple Burden of Malnutrition in Modern Asia

Update: 2025-08-13
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Dr. K.E. Seetharam, Senior Consulting Specialist at the Asian Development Bank Institute, and Dr. Sakshi Pandey of the Capacity Building Commission, Government of India, explore Asia’s triple burden of malnutrition: urban obesity, rural undernutrition, and widespread micronutrient deficiencies. Drawing on case studies and insights from their recent book, they examine how urbanization, evolving food systems, and socio-economic disparities are reshaping public health across the region.


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The Triple Burden of Malnutrition in Modern Asia

The Triple Burden of Malnutrition in Modern Asia

Asian Development Bank Institute