Comprehensive assessment of malnutrition risk and related factors in a large group of community-dwelling older adults (original) (raw)

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Malnutrition is a prevalent issue among older adults, particularly impacting those in institutional settings. This research assesses malnutrition risk in a large cohort of community-dwelling older individuals, highlighting various demographic and co-morbid factors that contribute to malnutrition, as well as laboratory test results indicative of nutritional deficiencies. Findings suggest a significant correlation between malnutrition and factors such as age, sex, and specific health conditions like depression and dementia.