25/09/2026
🎉 New Research Publication
I am pleased to share our newly published research:
📘 “Socioeconomic Drivers of Malnutrition Among Cambodian Women: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the 2021–2022 Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey”
Published on 25 September 2026, this study examines the double burden of malnutrition among Cambodian women aged 15–49 years using nationally representative data from 9,332 non-pregnant women.
🔎 Key findings:
• 10.8% of women were underweight.
• 28.2% were overweight or obese.
• Women in the wealthiest group had a higher relative risk of overweight/obesity than those in the poorest group.
• Wealth-related inequalities were particularly pronounced in rural areas.
• Higher education was associated with a lower relative risk of overweight/obesity.
These findings highlight the importance of addressing both undernutrition and the growing burden of overweight and obesity in Cambodia, while paying particular attention to socioeconomic and rural inequalities.
👥 Authors: Yem Sokha, Kem Sokunthea, Yim Sovannra, and Tun Sreypeov
🏫 Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
📄 Read the article:
https://doi.org/10.20473/jphrecode.v10i1.88578
I sincerely appreciate my co-authors and everyone who contributed to this work. I hope our findings can contribute to evidence-informed nutrition and public health strategies for Cambodian women.