Malnutrition and associated geriatric syndromes in older outpatients: A comprehensive analysis.

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Authors

Büşra AKPINAR · Atatürk University

Mürsel Karadavut · Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital

Cemil İNCİ · Atatürk University

Ozlem Avci · Atatürk University

Merve Erat Şaşmaz · Atatürk University

Mustafa Utlu · Atatürk University

Ömer Karaşahin ·

Abstract

This study showed that malnutrition is highly prevalent in older adults and is associated with chronic diseases and geriatric syndromes such as depression, cognitive impairment, functional dependence, sarcopenia, frailty, and polypharmacy. Therefore, it is essential to provide early nutritional intervention to older individuals who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition.

Topics & Keywords

Nutrition and Health in Aging Frailty in Older Adults Medical Case Reports and Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 35, Issue 2, pp. 360-368

DOI: 10.6133/apjcn.202604_35(2).0014

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