Elderly Patients at Risk of Malnutrition Presenting to a Tertiary Hospital in Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Introduction: The nutritional status of elderly people is crucial for healthy aging, enabling them to maintain productive lives and reduce the progression of chronic diseases. Given that the quality of life tends to decline with age, it becomes particularly crucial for elderly individuals. Therefor...
Main Authors: | Sabita Karki, Akriti Shree Dahal, Ramila Chaulagain, Sabitra Sapkota, Suman Chaudhary |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nepal Medical Association
2024-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Nepal Medical Association |
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Online Access: | https://jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/8493 |
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