Factors associated with the nutritional status of the older population in a selected area of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Factors associated with the nutritional status of the older population in a selected area of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Abstract Background Globally, older population (aged ≥60 years) comprise 11% of the total population, and 23% of them are malnourished. Lack of knowledge and education, adverse dietary habits, depression or psychological disorders, poor oral and dental health, disability, and diseases are the report...

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Main Authors: K. M. Thouhidur Rahman, Md. Khalequzzaman, Fahmida Afroz Khan, Shahrin Emdad Rayna, Sharraf Samin, Md. Hasan, Syed Shariful Islam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Malnutrition
Older population
Mini nutritional assessment
Geriatric depression scale-short form
Geriatric Oral health assessment index
Bangladesh
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02068-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02068-2

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