Nutritional status and associated factors of older persons in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review.

Paul Obeng Henneh Kwaku Kyereh Jacob Owusu Sarfo Edward Wilson Ansah Priscilla Yeye Adumoah Attafuah

Published in: BMC geriatrics (2022)

This review shows that malnutrition is a problem among older persons in SSA coupled with many risk factors which should be given critical attention. We recommend nutrition education for older persons as well as the development of nutrition interventions for this vulnerable group.

Keyphrases

physical activity
risk factors
community dwelling
middle aged
healthcare
working memory
quality improvement