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Prevalence and consequences of malnutrition and malnourishment in older individuals admitted to hospital with a hip fracture.

Thang Sieu HanKeefai YeongRadcliffe LiskDavid FluckChristopher H Fry
Published in: European journal of clinical nutrition (2020)
Inadequate nutrition is common in patients admitted to hospital with a hip fracture, which in turn predisposes them to a number of complications. More research on nutritional support should be directed to this group to prevent or minimise hip fractures.
Keyphrases
  • hip fracture
  • risk factors
  • physical activity
  • healthcare
  • acute care
  • middle aged
  • drug induced