Sex, cognitive state and falls as factors associated with malnutrition: a cross-sectional study of institutionalized older adults living in a rural area of Portugal

Sex, cognitive state and falls as factors associated with malnutrition: a cross-sectional study of institutionalized older adults living in a rural area of Portugal

Abstract Background Malnutrition is an underestimated geriatric problem, with a high prevalence in institutionalized older adults. The identification of risk factors for malnutrition in elderly individuals must be a priority for governmental organizations worldwide. Methods A total of 98 institution...

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Main Authors: Cristina Carrasco, Gorete Reis, Margarida Sim-Sim, Jose A. Parraca, Orlando Fernandes, Pablo Tomas-Carus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Dementia
Falls
Older adults
Nursing homes
Malnutrition
Nutritional status
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15601-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15601-2

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