Dehydration among the Elderly: A Comparison between Nine Different Clinical and Metabolic Criteria
Background: Dehydration, as a common problem in older adults, plays a significant role in morbidity and mortality. The elderly are more susceptible to dehydration and fluid deficiency due to age-related factors. There is not much literature concerning fluid intake in older adults. This study aims to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
2023-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Nutrition and Food Security |
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Online Access: | http://jnfs.ssu.ac.ir/article-1-554-en.pdf |