Malnutrition and cachexia among cancer out-patients in Nairobi, Kenya

Cancer is the third leading cause of death in Kenya. However, there is scarce information on the nutritional status of cancer patients to guide in decision making. The present study sought to assess the risk of malnutrition, and factors associated with malnutrition and cachexia, among cancer out-pat...

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Main Authors: L. U. Kaduka, Z. N. Bukania, Y. Opanga, R. Mutisya, A. Korir, V. Thuita, C. Nyongesa, M. Mwangi, C. F. L. Mbakaya, E. Muniu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Nutritional Science
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Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2048679017000611/type/journal_article