Malnutrition in older people in spotlight

Massey University research shows concerning levels of malnutrition among older Aucklanders. Of the 167 study participants, with a mean age of 80 years, 23 per cent were malnourished, and 35 per cent were at high risk of malnutrition. Those recently admitted to residential care had a higher prevalence of malnourishment – 47 per cent, compared with 23 per cent in hospital and two per cent living in the community, the research shows. The research is published in the Australasian Journal on Ageing.

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