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Number of studies reported by age group and types of malnutrition investigated
| Undernutrition | Overnutrition | MNDs | Undernutrition, overnutrition, and MNDs | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 5 years old | 18 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 34 |
| 5–11 years old | 9 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 25 |
| 12–18 years old | 0 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 13 |
| Total | 27 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 72 |
If the age range overlapped with two age groups, the mean age of the study participants will be applied for categorisation
