Prevalence of malnutrition and associated factors among community-dwelling older persons in Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional study.

Hewaratne Dassanayakege Wimala Thushari DamayanthiF M MoyK L AbdullahS D Dharmaratne

Published in: BMC geriatrics (2018)

Both the prevalence of malnutrition and risk of malnutrition were commonly observed among community-dwelling older persons in Sri Lanka. The associated factors identified in this study might help public health professionals to implement necessary interventions that improve the nutritional status of this population.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
public health
risk factors
physical activity
middle aged