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Underweight

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Underweight can also be a health concern for adolescents, potentially indicating inadequate nutrition or underlying health issues. This measure assesses the prevalence of underweight using BMI calculations. Understanding the prevalence of underweight can help identify adolescents who may need additional nutritional support or further medical evaluation.

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Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study (2023), Data browser (findings from the 2021/22 international HBSC survey): https://data-browser.hbsc.org.

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