Sex, cognitive state and falls as factors associated with malnutrition: a cross-sectional study of institutionalized older adults living in a rural area of Portugal

• Main Authors: Cristina Carrasco (Author), Gorete Reis (Author), Margarida Sim-Sim (Author), Jose A. Parraca (Author), Orlando Fernandes (Author), Pablo Tomas-Carus (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Malnutrition is an underestimated geriatric problem, with a high prevalence in institutionalized older adults. The identification of risk factors for malnutrition in elderly individuals must be a priority for governmental organizations worldwide. Methods A total of 98 institution...