Nutritional status and factors associated with undernutrition among tuberculosis patients in Sri Lanka

Nutritional status and factors associated with undernutrition among tuberculosis patients in Sri Lanka

Introduction: Apart from COVID-19, tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death among infectious diseases globally and in Sri Lanka. It is known that the high-risk groups for developing TB are from lower socio-economic groups. Further, there is a close link between TB and nutrition. Objectives...

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Main Authors: O. Rajapakshe, N. H. S. Nadeeka, P. Liyanage
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka 2023-05-01
Series:Journal of the College of Community Physicians
Subjects:
Tuberculosis patients
Undernutrition
Associated factors
Sri Lanka
BMI
Online Access:https://account.jccpsl.sljol.info/index.php/sljo-j-jccpsl/article/view/8487

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