Prevalence of malnutrition and associated factors among older adults from urban and rural residences of Metu district, Southwest Ethiopia

Abstract Background In Ethiopia, the proportion of older adults is steadily increasing. This rapidly growing older adult population may increase the burden of malnutrition. However, malnutrition among older adults, particularly those living in rural areas, is regularly underrecognized and/or ignored...

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Main Authors: Yohannes Mulu Ferede, Terefe Derso, Mekonnen Sisay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Nutrition
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-022-00532-9