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Factors Influencing Nutritional Status in Hospitalized Individuals Aged 70 and Above.

Raquel Ruiz-RossoSara Moreno-CámaraBelén Gutiérrez-SánchezHenrique da-Silva-DominguesRafael Del-Pino-CasadoPedro Ángel Palomino-Moral
Published in: Nutrients (2024)
Individuals aged 70 and above have a notably high prevalence of malnutrition risk, particularly among those experiencing functional dependence and cognitive impairment. In our sample, cognitive impairment in older adults, coupled with above-median drug consumption, emerges as the primary predictor for malnutrition risk.
Keyphrases
  • cognitive impairment
  • emergency department
  • adverse drug