Health Sciences 4711A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Xerostomia, Polypharmacy, Dementia
3 Nov 2016
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Risk factors for malnutrition in older adults: a systematic review of the literature based on. Prevalence of malnutrition in europe and north america is: 1-15% noninstitutionalized older adults, 25-60% in older adults and geriatric care facilities, 35-65% in older adults in hospital. Between 2010 and 2050 with a predicted global increase in life expectancy, the population over. 80 will grow from 11. 5% to 21% worldwide and from 9% to 19% in the developed. Countries: results in an increase of older adults at risk for malnourishment. Malnutrition related to a decline in general functional status and to decreased bone mass, immune dysfunction, delayed post-surgery recovery, high hospitalization and readmission rates, increased mortality. Problem that often remains undetected or un-adressed in older adults. Systematic review of literature from 2000 to 2015 that presented data about risk factors for malnutrition in older adults 65+
