Malnutrition in the elderly.

Clodagh CorcoranCraig P MurphyEamonn P CulliganJanette WaltonRoy D Sleator

Published in: Science progress (2020)

Changes that occur naturally throughout the ageing process place the elderly population at greater risk of malnourishment. This review discusses the significance, causes, consequences and assessment of malnutrition in the elderly.

Keyphrases

middle aged
community dwelling
clinical evaluation