Background Death is inevitable, but healthy ageing is possible with proper nutrition and
health care. This systematic review and meta-analysis conducted to estimate the nation …

Background: The elderly population following the improvement in health status and life
expectancy in developing countries is increasing. Malnutrition causes decreased quality of …

Malnutrition poses a significant risk to the older population globally, highlighting the critical
role of nutrition in healthy aging. In this study, the aim is to estimate the prevalence of …

Background Although malnutrition risk is well documented in elderly care institutions, few
studies have been conducted to address concerns regarding community-dwelling elderly …

Background: Malnutrition in elderly (≥ 60 years) is both a health outcome as well as a risk
factor for diseases. It increases the risk both of morbidity and mortality among them …

Malnutrition in the elderly could be tackled by addressing socioeconomic factors. This study
aimed to determine the magnitude of the relationship between socioeconomic factors and …

Background: Different studies in India have shown that more than 50% of elderly population
of India are suffering from malnutrition and more than 90% have less than recommended …

Introduction: The elderly are a particularly vulnerable group. Malnutrition is common and
increases an old person's vulnerability to disease. We determine the prevalence of …

Background and Objectives: Malnutrition is potentially preventable in older people, but with
varied reported prevalence. We assessed its prevalence, assessment methods, and risk …

ObjectiveTo estimate the prevalence of malnutrition among free-living elderly in a rural
population of south India. DesignCross-sectional study. Nutritional status was assessed …