High prevalence of nutrition risk among community living older people in Woerden, The Netherlands

Authors T.A. Haakma, C.A. Wham
Published in Journal of Aging Research & Clinical Practice
Publication date 2015
Type Article

Summary

Undernutrition is a common problem in Dutch older people and may cause increased length of hospitalization, early institutionalization and decreased quality of life. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the prevalence of nutrition risk among older people living in the community of Woerden.

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    T.A. Haakma
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    • Research group: Duurzame Farmaceutische Zorg
Language Engels
Published in Journal of Aging Research & Clinical Practice
Year and volume 4 4
Key words nutrion risks, The Netherlands, older people, SCREEN II, home care
Digital Object Identifier 10.14283/jarcp.2015.77
Page range 230-234