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López-Teros MT, Vidaña-Espinoza HJ, Esparza-Romero J, Rosas-Carrasco O, Luna-López A, Alemán-Mateo H. Incidence of the Risk of Malnutrition and Excess Fat Mass, and Gait Speed as Independent Associated Factors in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. Nutrients 2023; 15:4419. [PMID: 37892494 PMCID: PMC10610336 DOI: 10.3390/nu15204419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Only one cohort study exists on the incidence of the risk of malnutrition (RM) in older adults, though numerous cross-sectional reports, identified several risk factors associated with the prevalence and incidence of this condition. However, alterations in body composition and impaired physical performance as exposition variables of RM have not been explored. This study assessed the incidence of RM and determined its association with excess fat mass, low total lean tissue, gait speed, and handgrip strength as exposition variables for RM in community-dwelling older adults. METHODS This is a secondary analysis of older adults (≥60 years) derived from the study "Frailty, dynapenia, and sarcopenia in Mexican adults (FraDySMex)", a prospective cohort project conducted from 2014 to 2019 in Mexico City. At baseline, volunteers underwent body composition analysis and physical performance tests. Several covariates were identified through comprehensive geriatric assessment. At baseline and follow-up, RM was assessed using the long form of the mini nutritional assessment (MNA-LF) scale. Associations between the exposition variables and RM were assessed by multiple logistic regression. RESULTS The cohort included 241 subjects. The average age was 75.6 ± 7.8 years, and 83.4% were women. The mean follow-up period was 4.1 years, during which 28.6% of subjects developed RM. This condition was less likely to occur in those with an excess fat mass, even after adjusting for several covariates. Regarding total lean tissue, the unadjusted model showed that RM was more likely to occur in men and women with a low TLT by the TLTI classification, compared to the normal group. However, after adjusting for several covariates (models 1 and 2), the association lost significance. Results on the association between gait speed and RM showed that this condition was also more likely to occur in subjects with low gait speed, according to both the unadjusted and adjusted models. Similar results were found for RM in relation to low handgrip strength; however, after adjusting for the associated covariates, models 1 and 2 no longer reached the level of significance. CONCLUSIONS RM diagnosed by MNA-LF was significantly less likely to occur among subjects with excess fat mass, and a significant association emerged between low gait speed and RM after 4.1 years of follow-up in these community-dwelling older adults. These results confirm the association between some alterations of body composition and impaired physical performance with the risk of malnutrition and highlight that excess fat mass and low gait speed precede the risk of malnutrition, not vice versa.
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- Miriam T. López-Teros
- Centro de Evaluación del Adulto Mayor, Departamento de Salud, Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de México, Prolongación Paseo de Reforma 880, Lomas de Santa Fe, Ciudad de México 01219, Mexico; (M.T.L.-T.)
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- Coordinación de Nutrición, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo (CIAD), A.C., Carretera Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas, No. 46, Col. La Victoria, Hermosillo 83304, Sonora, Mexico
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- Coordinación de Nutrición, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo (CIAD), A.C., Carretera Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas, No. 46, Col. La Victoria, Hermosillo 83304, Sonora, Mexico
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- Centro de Evaluación del Adulto Mayor, Departamento de Salud, Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de México, Prolongación Paseo de Reforma 880, Lomas de Santa Fe, Ciudad de México 01219, Mexico; (M.T.L.-T.)
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- Dirección de Investigación, Instituto Nacional de Geriatría, Ciudad de México 10200, Mexico;
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- Coordinación de Nutrición, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo (CIAD), A.C., Carretera Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas, No. 46, Col. La Victoria, Hermosillo 83304, Sonora, Mexico
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Millimono TM, Camara A, Mabiama G, Daffé M, Boumédiène F, Preux PM, Desport JC, Fayemendy P, Jésus P. Nutritional status and associated factors among the elderly in Guinea: a first national cross-sectional study. Sci Rep 2023; 13:15307. [PMID: 37723221 PMCID: PMC10507041 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-42494-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] Open
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Aging of the Guinean population is a public health concern for the coming years, and the nutritional status of older people is virtually unknown. We also know that this population is growing and that undernutrition and obesity can affect the health of older adults. This study aimed to assess the nutritional status of older people in the general population of Guinea and its associated factors. A representative cross-sectional survey was conducted using sociodemographic, clinical, and anthropometric data (weight and height). Oral status was assessed by using the University of Nebraska Oral Status Scale. Visual acuity was assessed using the Monoyer scale. The standardized prevalence ratio (SPR) of the nutritional status was calculated for each region. The sample included 1698 subjects with a mean BMI of 22.6 ± 4.3 kg/m2. A total of 50.3% had impaired oral status and 20.3% had moderately to severely impaired visual acuity. The prevalence of undernutrition was 14.4% and of obesity 5.7%. Differences in the prevalence of nutritional status were found between regions, with an SPR > 1 for undernutrition in the Labé region (SPR 1.9, 95% CI = 1.5-2.5) and for obesity in the Conakry and Kindia regions (SPR of 2.90, 95% CI = 2.0-4.05 and 2.32, 95% CI = 1.5-3.3, respectively). In Guinea, The prevalence of nutritional disorders was approximately 20%. Screening and management of the health and nutritional status of older adults should be a national priority, and management should be adapted to each region of the country.
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- Thierno Mamadou Millimono
- Inserm U1094, IRD U270, CHU Limoges, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Institute of Epidemiology and Tropical Neurology, Univ. Limoges, OmegaHealth, NET - 2 rue du Dr Marcland, 87025, Limoges Cedex, France.
- Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Conakry, Guinea.
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- Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Conakry, Guinea
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- Inserm U1094, IRD U270, CHU Limoges, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Institute of Epidemiology and Tropical Neurology, Univ. Limoges, OmegaHealth, NET - 2 rue du Dr Marcland, 87025, Limoges Cedex, France
- Department of Family and Home Economics, Advanced Teachers Training College for Technical Education (ATTCTE), University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
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- Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Conakry, Guinea
- Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene, Food and Nutrition Division, Conakry, Guinea
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- Inserm U1094, IRD U270, CHU Limoges, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Institute of Epidemiology and Tropical Neurology, Univ. Limoges, OmegaHealth, NET - 2 rue du Dr Marcland, 87025, Limoges Cedex, France
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- Inserm U1094, IRD U270, CHU Limoges, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Institute of Epidemiology and Tropical Neurology, Univ. Limoges, OmegaHealth, NET - 2 rue du Dr Marcland, 87025, Limoges Cedex, France
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- Inserm U1094, IRD U270, CHU Limoges, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Institute of Epidemiology and Tropical Neurology, Univ. Limoges, OmegaHealth, NET - 2 rue du Dr Marcland, 87025, Limoges Cedex, France
- Resource Centre for Nutrition Nouvelle Aquitaine Region (CERENUT), Isle, France
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- Inserm U1094, IRD U270, CHU Limoges, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Institute of Epidemiology and Tropical Neurology, Univ. Limoges, OmegaHealth, NET - 2 rue du Dr Marcland, 87025, Limoges Cedex, France
- Resource Centre for Nutrition Nouvelle Aquitaine Region (CERENUT), Isle, France
- Nutrition Unit, University Hospital, Limoges, France
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- Inserm U1094, IRD U270, CHU Limoges, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Institute of Epidemiology and Tropical Neurology, Univ. Limoges, OmegaHealth, NET - 2 rue du Dr Marcland, 87025, Limoges Cedex, France
- Resource Centre for Nutrition Nouvelle Aquitaine Region (CERENUT), Isle, France
- Nutrition Unit, University Hospital, Limoges, France
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Zewdu E, Daniel L, Derso T, Ferede YM. Level of malnutrition and associated factors among community-dwelling rural older adults in Fogera Zuriya district, Northwest Ethiopia. Nutrition 2023; 113:112085. [PMID: 37343390 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2023.112085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Malnutrition is very common among older adults. In rural Ethiopia, around 25% of women and 34% of men ≥65 y of age are malnourished. However, the risk factors for malnutrition among older adults in rural areas are not well understood. The aim of this study was to assess the level of malnutrition and associated factors among community-dwelling rural older adults in Fogera Zuriya district, Northwest Ethiopia. MATERIALS This was a community-based, cross-sectional study among randomly selected (N = 634) adults ≥65 y of age in Fogera Zuriya rural district. Participants were selected using a multistage sampling technique. A pretested full Mini-Nutritional Assessment (MNA) tool was used to classify as malnourished (MNA score <17), at risk for malnutrition (MNA score 17-23.5), or otherwise normal. A validated Geriatric Depression Scale form (15 items) was used to assess depression. Ordinal logistic regression was employed to identify factors of malnutrition and the PLUM procedure was used to produce an odds ratio (OR). P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant with the dependent variable. Both crude and adjusted ORs (COR and AOR, respectively) with a corresponding 95% confidence interval were computed. RESULTS This study included 634 older adults. According to the results of the study, the risk for malnutrition was 383 (60%), and being malnourished was 166 (268%). The following factors were significantly associated with the risk for malnutrition and malnutrition: • Age ≥85 y (AOR, 3.47; 95% CI, 1.270-9.465); • Skipping two meals daily (AOR, 6.36; 95% CI, 2.11-19.16); • Skipping 1 meal a day (AOR, 3.05; 95% CI, 1.82-5.12); • Having a poor appetite (AOR, 6.2; 95% CI, 2.50-15.36); • Being depressed (AOR, 4.04; 95% CI, 2.37-6.89); • Low physical activity (AOR, 3.81; 95% CI, 1.50-9.72); • Family size of three of less members (AOR, 1.9; 95% CI, 1.14-3.24); and • Low dietary diversity score (AOR, 1.91; 95% CI, 1.11-3.31) CONCLUSIONS: In this study, the prevalence of malnourished (26%) was almost higher than the national average in Ethiopia (21%). Older age, skipping a meal, poor appetite, depression, low physical activity, and low dietary diversity score were factors significantly associated with the risk for malnutrition and malnutrition. Along with this, improving diet and exercise should be a top priority. Maintaining continuing psychological support, social support, and a balanced family size within the community should be additional interventions.
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- Endeshaw Zewdu
- Department of Human Nutrition, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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Li Y, Shen J, Hou X, Su Y, Jiao Y, Wang J, Liu H, Fu Z. Geriatric nutritional risk index predicts all-cause mortality in the oldest-old patients with acute coronary syndrome: A 10-year cohort study. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1129978. [PMID: 36960208 PMCID: PMC10027908 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1129978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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Background and objective Nutritional status assessment in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients has been neglected for a long time. The geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) is a sensitive indicator for assessing the nutritional status of the elderly. This study aims to explore the association between GNRI and all-cause mortality in the oldest-old patients with ACS. Methods The patients who met the inclusion criteria were consecutively enrolled from January 2006 to December 2012. Clinical data were collected on admission, and all subjects were followed after being discharged. The nutritional status was evaluated using GNRI. The relationship between GNRI and all-cause mortality was assessed by using different analyses. Results A total of 662 patients with a mean age of 81.87 ± 2.14 years old were included in our study, and followed (median: 63 months, IQR 51-71). Patients whose GNRI ≤ 98 were reported as at risk of malnutrition (31.11%, n = 206). In multivariable analysis, we found that for each SD increase in GNRI, the risk of all-cause mortality lowered by 23%, and the HR for GNRI ≤ 98 was 1.39 (95% CI 1.04-1.86). After stratifying patients into three groups by tertiles of GNRI, we found that the HRs for tertile 2 and tertile 3 were 1.49 (95% CI 1.02-2.19) and 1.74 (95% CI 1.22-2.50), respectively. The trend test revealed a dose-response relationship between GNRI and all-cause mortality in the oldest-old with ACS. Lastly, in subgroup analyses, we found a reliable association between GNRI and all-cause mortality. Conclusion Malnutrition is common in the oldest-old patients with ACS, and GNRI could predict their long-term all-cause mortality in a dose-dependent manner. GNRI may be a prospective index for risk-stratification and secondary-prevention in the oldest-old patients with ACS.
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- Ying Li
- Senior Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, China
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- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, China
- Department of Cardiology, Hainan Hospital, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Sanya, China
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- Senior Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Zhenhong Fu,
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Theilla M, Singer P, Tadmor B, Bendavid I, Hellerman M, Kagan I. Community optimized management for better eating after hospital sTay among geriatric patients of poor socio-economic status - The COMEAT study. Clin Nutr 2022; 41:1746-1751. [PMID: 35780702 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2022.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION In patients suffering from disease-related and socioeconomic malnutrition and being discharged from hospital, continuity of care is challenging. Lack of adequate nutrition may lead to increase in morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to overcome the handicap of limited nutrition access in this category of patients and to study its consequences on clinical outcome. METHODS Hospitalized patients screened to be at risk of malnutrition were approached and if diagnosed as suffering from malnutrition and from limited financial resources, they were randomized to receive a delivered daily dinner tray for 6 months and an assistance during the meal by a philanthropic association, or to regular food. At entry to the study, patients were assessed by indirect calorimetry, bioimpedance, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Functional independence measure (FIM) and SF 36 quality of life questionnaire. The latest questionnaires were reproduced after 3 and 6 months. Survival was followed at 6 months. The student t-test, the paired t-test, ANOVA were used. 180 days survival curves were expressed using the Kaplan-Meier method. RESULTS 631 patients were screened and 60 patients were randomized. There was no difference between groups. Survival at 6 months was improved significantly in the intervention group (87%) compared to the control group (65%, p<005). HADS did significantly improve at 3 months and other parameters (FIM, SF 36) were not changed significantly. CONCLUSIONS In hospitalized patients at nutritional risk, lunch home delivery, supported by a physical company after hospital discharge was associated with significantly lower mortality rates and improved depression and anxiety scores in elderly patients suffering from socioeconomic related malnutrition.
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- Miriam Theilla
- Department of General Intensive Care and Institute for Nutrition Research, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Petah Tikva, Israel; Tel Aviv-Yaffo Academic College School for Nursing Sciences, Israel
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- Department of General Intensive Care and Institute for Nutrition Research, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Petah Tikva, Israel.
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- Administration Office, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Petah Tikva, Israel
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- Department of General Intensive Care and Institute for Nutrition Research, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Petah Tikva, Israel
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- Department of General Intensive Care and Institute for Nutrition Research, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Petah Tikva, Israel
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- Department of General Intensive Care and Institute for Nutrition Research, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Petah Tikva, Israel
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Encalada-Torres J, Abril-Ulloa V, Wong S, Alvarado-Romero S, Bedoya-Ortega M, Encalada-Torres L. Socioeconomic Status and Nutritional Status as Predictors of Food Insecurity in Older Adults: A Case Study from Southern Ecuador. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:5469. [PMID: 35564865 PMCID: PMC9103971 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19095469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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While life expectancy is increasing due to scientific advancement, quality of life in aging depends, among other factors, on the nutritional status and socioeconomic status of older adults. To determine socioeconomic status and its association with nutritional status as a predictor of food insecurity among older adults in southern Ecuador, a cross-sectional study of 188 older adults in urban areas and 212 in rural areas was conducted. Nutritional status, food insecurity, and socioeconomic status were measured. Data were analyzed using SPSS v 15.0 for descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis. Of the older participants, 59% had malnutrition, the majority women, and 24.7% were in poverty. Underweight was associated with low socioeconomic status for adults between 65 and 74 years old (OR = 7.710; CI 95% = 1.691-35.147), while obesity was associated with low socioeconomic status and non-manual labor (OR = 3.048; CI 95% = 1.268-7.326). Over 80% of older adults living in homes without children younger than 18 and at low socioeconomic status had food insecurity. The prevalence of underweight, overweight, and obesity points to widespread nutritional problems, especially in rural areas, that are significantly associated with low socioeconomic status. This demonstrates the need for multidisciplinary programs and government policies that can contribute to reducing food insecurity among the highly vulnerable older population.
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- Janneth Encalada-Torres
- Research Group on Public Health, Nutrition, and Physical Activity in the Life Cycle, Cuenca 010204, Ecuador; (J.E.-T.); (V.A.-U.); (S.W.)
- School of Economic and Administrative Sciences, University of Cuenca, Av. 12 de Abril, Central Campus, Cuenca 010204, Ecuador
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- Research Group on Public Health, Nutrition, and Physical Activity in the Life Cycle, Cuenca 010204, Ecuador; (J.E.-T.); (V.A.-U.); (S.W.)
- Nutrition and Dietetics Program, School of Medical Sciences, University of Cuenca, Av. 12 de Abril, Central Campus, Cuenca 010204, Ecuador
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- Research Group on Public Health, Nutrition, and Physical Activity in the Life Cycle, Cuenca 010204, Ecuador; (J.E.-T.); (V.A.-U.); (S.W.)
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Electronics, and Telecommunication, University of Cuenca, Av. 12 de Abril, Central Campus, Cuenca 010204, Ecuador
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- School of Medical Sciences, University of Cuenca, Av. 12 de Abril, Central Campus, Cuenca 010204, Ecuador; (S.A.-R.); (M.B.-O.)
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- School of Medical Sciences, University of Cuenca, Av. 12 de Abril, Central Campus, Cuenca 010204, Ecuador; (S.A.-R.); (M.B.-O.)
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- Research Group on Public Health, Nutrition, and Physical Activity in the Life Cycle, Cuenca 010204, Ecuador; (J.E.-T.); (V.A.-U.); (S.W.)
- School of Medical Sciences, University of Cuenca, Av. 12 de Abril, Central Campus, Cuenca 010204, Ecuador; (S.A.-R.); (M.B.-O.)
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Determinants of nutritional status among old age population in eastern Ethiopia: a general linear model approach. J Nutr Sci 2022; 11:e70. [PMID: 36106087 PMCID: PMC9428661 DOI: 10.1017/jns.2022.62] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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As the world's aging population grows, nutrition and health issues are becoming a major concern. The aim of the present study was to identify the factors associated with nutritional status among old age population. A community-based cross-sectional study was employed among randomly selected 739 elders over the age of 60 in Dire Dawa City administration, eastern Ethiopia. The validated full mini nutritional assessment tool and appetite test (SNAQ) was used to assess the nutritional status of the study population. Considering the ranked nature of the data, a bivariate and multivariable ordinal logistic regression model (under the generalised linear model) was conducted, with crude and adjusted odds ratios reported along with 95 % confidence intervals. Statistically significant associations are declared at P-value less than 0⋅05. In this study, 22 % (95 % CI: 19 %, 25 %) of elders were malnourished. Participants with >75 years old (AOR 4⋅95; 95 % CI 1⋅54, 8⋅4), being female (AOR 1⋅6; 95 % CI 1⋅1, 2⋅2), illiterate (AOR 1⋅5; 95 % CI 1⋅01, 2⋅2), severe depression (AOR 13⋅9; 95 % CI 8⋅2, 23⋅7) and with poor appetite (AOR 3⋅3; 95 % CI 2⋅3, 4⋅8) were important predictors of malnutrition among older age group. We found that the prevalence of malnutrition and the risk of malnutrition is a public health concern that warrants intervention in the area. Advanced age, illiteracy, depression and poor appetite were important risk factors for malnutrition among older age group. The identified risk factors will guide public health professionals and programmes in the design, implementation of interventions to improve the nutritional status of older age group.
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Krzymińska-Siemaszko R, Deskur-Śmielecka E, Kaluźniak-Szymanowska A, Kaczmarek B, Kujawska-Danecka H, Klich-Rączka A, Mossakowska M, Małgorzewicz S, Dworak LB, Kostka T, Chudek J, Wieczorowska-Tobis K. Socioeconomic Risk Factors of Poor Nutritional Status in Polish Elderly Population: The Results of PolSenior2 Study. Nutrients 2021; 13:4388. [PMID: 34959940 PMCID: PMC8703724 DOI: 10.3390/nu13124388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Poor nutritional status (PNS) threatens successful aging. Identifying potentially modifiable predictors of PNS is essential for elaborating a preventive strategy for the population at risk. To assess the prevalence of PNS in the Polish elderly population and analyze its socioeconomic correlates based on the data from the nationwide PolSenior2 project. Special emphasis was put on potentially modifiable factors among the identified PNS predictors. Nutritional status was assessed in 5698 community-dwelling older adults with the Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form. We evaluated the effect of age, sex, level of education, marital status, place of residence, subjective loneliness, and self-reported poverty on the nutritional status of the studied subjects. PNS was found in 25.3% of studied subjects (27.7% women and 21.9% men; p < 0.001). Female sex, older age, unmarried status (in men), subjective loneliness, and self-reported poverty were independent correlates of PNS. The two last above-mentioned predictors were identified as potentially modifiable. Based on our results, we recommend preventive interventions (e.g., performing regular screening), particularly in unmarried (men), poorly educated individuals, self-reporting poverty, complaining of loneliness, and the oldest old. PNS preventive strategies should include social support (both emotional and instrumental) to reduce the effect of poverty and subjective loneliness.
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- Roma Krzymińska-Siemaszko
- Department of Palliative Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-245 Poznan, Poland; (E.D.-Ś.); (A.K.-S.); (B.K.); (K.W.-T.)
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-245 Poznan, Poland; (E.D.-Ś.); (A.K.-S.); (B.K.); (K.W.-T.)
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-245 Poznan, Poland; (E.D.-Ś.); (A.K.-S.); (B.K.); (K.W.-T.)
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-245 Poznan, Poland; (E.D.-Ś.); (A.K.-S.); (B.K.); (K.W.-T.)
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- Clinic of Internal Medicine, Connective Tissue Diseases and Geriatrics, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland;
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Gerontology, Collegium Medicum of Jagiellonian University, 31-008 Krakow, Poland;
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland;
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- Healthy Ageing Research Centre (HARC), Department of Geriatrics, Medical University of Lodz, 90-647 Lodz, Poland;
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Oncological Chemotherapy, Medical University of Silesia, 40-055 Katowice, Poland;
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-245 Poznan, Poland; (E.D.-Ś.); (A.K.-S.); (B.K.); (K.W.-T.)
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SAVAŞ S, SARAÇ ZF, ÖZDENER A, YILMAZ M, AKÇİÇEK SF. İki aylık proteinden zengin beslenme önerileri malnütrisyon riski altındaki yaşlı hastalarda nütrisyonel durumu düzeltir ve vücut yağ oranını azaltır. EGE TIP DERGISI 2021. [DOI: 10.19161/etd.915661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Araújo MPD, Nunes VMDA, Costa LDA, de Souza TA, Torres GDV, Nobre TTX. Health conditions of potential risk for severe Covid-19 in institutionalized elderly people. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0245432. [PMID: 33444352 PMCID: PMC7808625 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0245432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to identify the health conditions considered potential risk factors for severe Covid-19 and analyze its association with the BMI of elderly people living in Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCF). This is a descriptive and cross-sectional study, with a quantitative approach, carried out in eight LTCF in the Metropolitan Region of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, with a population of 267 elderly people, between the months of February and December 2018. The Elderly Health Handbook was used to collect data on sociodemographic, health and risk factors. The Pearson’s Chi-square test and odds ratio were used for the analysis. A higher frequency of low weight was observed in elderly people with cognitive impairment (24.6%), and overweight in those hypertensive (23.3%) and diabetics (12.9%). BMI was associated with the age group of 80 years or over, hypertension and diabetes (p = 0.013; p < 0.001; p = 0.001). Hypertensive elderly people were more likely to have low weight when compared to non-hypertensive individuals (RC = 3.6; 95% CI 1.5–8.6). The institutionalized elderly individuals present health conditions that may contribute to the occurrence of adverse outcomes in case of infection by Covid-19. The importance of protective measures for this population must be reinforced, in view of the devastating action of this disease in these institutions.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences of Trairi, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Faculty of Health Sciences of Trairi, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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SANTANA MDP, FIGUEIREDO NM, CHOCIAY JUNIOR S, SILVA TA, SEIXAS RAM, LUCHESI BM. Factors associated with nutritional risk and appetite loss in long-aged older people. REV NUTR 2021. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-9865202134e200308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the factors that are associated with the nutritional risk and appetite loss of long-aged older people with two assessment instruments. Methods A cross-sectional and quantitative study was developed in Três Lagoas, a city in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul. The household data collection was conducted with 87 long-aged older adults (≥90 years) living in the community. The risk of malnutrition, malnutrition, and the risk of weight loss were the dependent variables, assessed by the Simplified Nutritional Appetite Questionnaire and by the Mini-Nutritional Assessment - Short Form. The association with independent sociodemographic, general health, psychological, cognitive, and physical variables was analyzed using logistic regressions. Results Most of the older adults were female (55.2%), with an average age of 93.3 years, and 1.4 years of schooling. According to the Simplified Nutritional Appetite Questionnaire, 34.5% of the older individuals were at risk of losing weight. As for the results of the Mini-Nutritional Assessment, 19.5% were classified as malnourished, and 39.1% at risk of malnutrition. A greater nutritional risk in both instruments was associated with the individual's poorer self-perceived health, lower calf circumference, and presence of depressive symptoms. The greater the number of medications used, the lower the chance of weight loss. The agreement between the two instruments was low. Conclusion There was an association connecting malnutrition and appetite/weight loss with lower calf circumference, worse self-perceived health status, and presence of depressive symptoms. These results can assist in interventions planning to reduce the nutritional risk and improve the life quality of older adults.
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Abate T, Mengistu B, Atnafu A, Derso T. Malnutrition and its determinants among older adults people in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. BMC Geriatr 2020; 20:498. [PMID: 33228557 PMCID: PMC7684921 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-020-01917-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In Ethiopia, malnutrition among older adults is under detected and, neglected area because the entire problem related with aging considered as fate of aging. Also, older adults are often omitted from public health research. Literatures are scarce in Ethiopia; there is limited information in the current study area among older adults using Min Nutritional Assessment (MNA). Therefore, this paper investigated the prevalence of malnutrition and its predictors among older adults people aged 65 years or above in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. METHODS A community-based cross-sectional study was employed from January 1 to march 30, 2020 in Addis Ababa. Nutritional status of the older adults was measured by using Min nutritional assessment (MNA). Data from 662 older adults were collected through face to face interviews using a structured questionnaire. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analysis was done to identify factors associated with malnutrition. RESULT The prevalence of malnutrition among older adults was found to be 26.6%[95% Confidence interval (CI):22.8, 30.1]. Depression [Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) = 7.57 95%CI: 5.01, 11.45], being poor [AOR = 1.95 95% CI: 1.166, 3.25], occupation; daily laborer and guard [AOR = 2.78 95% CI: 1.12, 7.17] and being old old [AOR = 2.62 95% CI: 1.62, 4.25] were significantly associated with the higher odds of malnutrition. CONCLUSION This study illustrated that considerably high proportion of older adults were malnourished in Addis Ababa. Socio-economic characteristics and depression were significantly associated with malnutrition. Therefore, nutritional and social support activities are essential for older adults, particularly of those who are socio-economically disadvantaged and advanced age. In addition, regular nutritional screening and management as well as behavioral interventions should be strengthened as a pillar component of therapeutic interventions. Specific nutritional requirements, at later stages of life is changing, and with the population aged over 65 years increasing in low-income countries like Ethiopia, the research in this field is likely to increase further.
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- Tadele Abate
- Department of Human Nutrition, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Systems and Policy, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Systems and Policy, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Systems and Policy, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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Noe MTN, Saw YM, Saw TN, Kyaw YP, Zin PE, Cho SM, Kariya T, Yamamoto E, Win HH, Wann T, Hamajima N. Assessment of nutritional status and risk factors for malnutrition among the elderly in Loikaw, Myanmar. Nutrition 2020; 79-80:110933. [PMID: 32847774 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2020.110933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Revised: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 06/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Malnutrition among the elderly is an important health concern in Myanmar. The country is challenged by both an aging population and poor nutritional status. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of malnutrition and elucidate its associated factors among the elderly in Loikaw, Myanmar. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted from July to August 2019. Using a multistage sampling method, 747 elderly individuals (313 men and 434 women) were recruited. The nutritional status of these participants was assessed using the Mini-Nutritional Assessment tool, with a face-to-face interview method. Body mass index, mid-upper arm and calf circumference, blood pressure, and random blood sugar levels were also assessed. Multinomial logistic regression analysis was performed. RESULTS The prevalence of malnutrition and at risk for malnutrition were 21.7% and 59.4%, respectively. In the multivariate model, dental problem (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 2.18; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.24-3.83), low level of education (aOR, 3.13; 95% CI, 1.44-6.81), aged ≥70 y (aOR, 3.55; 95% CI, 1.83-6.88), current betel chewing (aOR, 2.82; 95% CI, 1.64-4.87), and having heart disease (aOR, 8.04; 95% CI, 2.29-18.13) were positively associated with malnutrition. CONCLUSION One in five elderly study participants were malnourished and 50% were at risk for malnutrition. Malnutrition was associated with being ≥70 y of age, having a low educational level, chewing betel, having a history of heart disease, and having dental problems. These findings may alert policymakers to develop and implement effective interventions for improving nutritional status of the elderly population.
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- May Thet Nu Noe
- Department of Healthcare Administration, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan; Department of Public Health, Loikaw, Kayah State, Ministry of Health and Sports, Loikaw, Myanmar
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan; Nagoya University Asian Satellite Campuses Institute, Nagoya, Japan.
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- Department of Community and Global Health, the University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Taunggyi, Shan State, Ministry of Health and Sports, Taunggyi, Myanmar
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan; Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Medicine 1, Yangon, Myanmar
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- University of Public Health, Yangon, Myanmar
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- Department of Public Health, Loikaw, Kayah State, Ministry of Health and Sports, Loikaw, Myanmar
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Kim DE, Lim HS, Ahn H, Kim YS, Park YK. Sex Differences in the Association between Living Environmental Factors and Nutritional Status in Community-Dwelling Elderly Koreans. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17176034. [PMID: 32825086 PMCID: PMC7504555 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17176034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The association between nutritional status and living environment among 703 community-dwelling participants (268 men and 435 women) aged 65 years and older was assessed. In this cross-sectional survey study, living environmental factors, health-related factors, and nutrition (the Nutrition Quotient for the Elderly scores; NQ-E) were assessed. NQ-E scores were significantly higher in men than women, as were diversity and behavior factor scores (diversity: men, 50.2 ± 16.1; women, 44.1 ± 17.5; behavior: men, 59.3 ± 16.9; women, 54.1 ± 16.6). Participants living with a spouse and engaging in frequent sports activities had significantly higher adjusted odds ratio (OR) for having a high NQ-E than those who lived alone and engaged in restful activities and hobbies (men: adjusted OR for high NQ-E = 8.99; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.35-59.56; women: adjusted OR for high NQ-E = 5.62; 95%CI: 2.36-13.38). We confirmed that women's nutritional status, unlike men's, was better when proper nutrition education was provided and when food security was guaranteed. For all participants, social activities and networks were important for maintaining good nutritional status and a healthy life. We suggest that different nutritional management strategies are needed for elderly people depending on sex.
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- Dong Eun Kim
- Department of Medical Nutrition, Graduated School of East-West Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Korea; (D.E.K.); (H.A.)
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- Department of Food Sciences and Nutrition, Yeonsung University, Anyang 14011, Korea;
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- Department of Medical Nutrition, Graduated School of East-West Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Korea; (D.E.K.); (H.A.)
- New Aging Center, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Korea
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- New Aging Center, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Korea
- Department of Gerontology, Graduate School of East-West Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Korea
- Correspondence: (Y.S.K.); (Y.K.P.)
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- Department of Medical Nutrition, Graduated School of East-West Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Korea; (D.E.K.); (H.A.)
- New Aging Center, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Korea
- Correspondence: (Y.S.K.); (Y.K.P.)
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Bakhtiari A, Pourali M, Omidvar S. Nutrition assessment and geriatric associated conditions among community dwelling Iranian elderly people. BMC Geriatr 2020; 20:278. [PMID: 32762725 PMCID: PMC7409695 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-020-01668-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2019] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Although malnutrition risk is well documented in elderly care institutions, few studies have been conducted to address concerns regarding community-dwelling elderly people. This study has been aimed to describe the nutritional status and its related socioeconomic and geriatric factors in community-dwelling elders with malnutrition. Method For this study, a randomized sampling among people aged 60 has been done (n = 326). Information on nutrition status (full MNA) and health information, like cognitive status (MMSE), daily functional status (ADL and IADL scales) and frailty was obtained. Multiple logistic regression analyses have been carried out, in order to identify the association of demographical and clinical factors with malnutrition. Results 28.1% of the participants suffered from poor nutrition. In the binary analysis, low MNA scores were associated with increasing age, female gender, lower education level, financial dependence, solitary life, poor self-rated health, multiple physical disabilities and chronic disease, polypharmacy, smoking, functional and cognitive decrease and frailty. In the final model of the multivariate analysis, living alone (OR:1.249,CI:1.105–2.620), multiple physical disabilities (OR:2.183,CI:1.246 ± 3..250) and chronic disease (OR: 2.148,CI:1.167–2.879) were independently associated with malnutrition. Also financial independency (OR:0.625,CI:0.233–0.938), functional ability on ADL (OR:0.536,CI:0.327–0.976) and IADL (OR:0.319,CI:0.194–0.856), normal cognitive (OR:0.456,CI:0.293–0.934) and no frailty (OR:0.253,CI:0.117–0.729) independently were inversely associated with malnutrition. The model was adjusted for all socio- demographic and health variables that were significantly related in the previous models. Conclusions Our results indicated a strong correlation between malnutrition and health status. Identifying predictive factors can potentially improve prevention and management strategies used for malnutrition in elderly.
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- Afsaneh Bakhtiari
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, I.R., Iran
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- Department of Nursing, Babol School of Midwifery Nursing, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, I.R., Iran.
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Besora-Moreno M, Llauradó E, Tarro L, Solà R. Social and Economic Factors and Malnutrition or the Risk of Malnutrition in the Elderly: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12030737. [PMID: 32168827 PMCID: PMC7146387 DOI: 10.3390/nu12030737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Malnutrition in the elderly could be tackled by addressing socioeconomic factors. This study aimed to determine the magnitude of the relationship between socioeconomic factors and the malnutrition or malnutrition risk (MR) in the elderly. The PubMed and SCOPUS databases were searched for observational studies that included assessment of malnutrition or/and MR and socioeconomic variables (educational level, living alone, marital status, income and occupational level, feeling of loneliness, place of residence, and food expenditure) in ≥60-year-old subjects, published in English among 2000–2018 (PROSPERO: CRD42019137097). The systematic review included 40 observational studies (34 cross-sectional and 4 cohort studies) and 16 cross-sectional studies in the meta-analysis (34,703 individuals) of malnutrition and MR in relation to low educational level (Odds Ratio (OR): 1.48; 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 1.33–1.64; p < 0.001), living alone (OR: 1.92; 95% CI: 1.73–2.14; p < 0.001), being single, widowed, or divorced (OR: 1.73; 95% CI: 1.57–1.90; p < 0.001), and low income level (OR: 2.69; 95% CI: 2.35–3.08; p < 0.001), and considering these four socioeconomic factors, malnutrition and MR is associated with them (OR: 1.83; 95% CI: 1.73–1.93; p < 0.001). Malnutrition and MR could be reduced by increasing economic level, supporting people living alone or being single, widowed, and divorced, and improving lifelong learning.
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- Maria Besora-Moreno
- Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Functional Nutrition, Oxidation, and Cardiovascular Diseases Group (NFOC-Salut), 43201 Reus, Spain; (M.B.-M.); (L.T.); (R.S.)
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- Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Functional Nutrition, Oxidation, and Cardiovascular Diseases Group (NFOC-Salut), 43201 Reus, Spain; (M.B.-M.); (L.T.); (R.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-977-75-89-20
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- Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Functional Nutrition, Oxidation, and Cardiovascular Diseases Group (NFOC-Salut), 43201 Reus, Spain; (M.B.-M.); (L.T.); (R.S.)
- Centre Tecnològic de Catalunya, Unitat de Nutrició i Salut, Eurecat, 43204 Reus, Spain
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- Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Functional Nutrition, Oxidation, and Cardiovascular Diseases Group (NFOC-Salut), 43201 Reus, Spain; (M.B.-M.); (L.T.); (R.S.)
- Centre Tecnològic de Catalunya, Unitat de Nutrició i Salut, Eurecat, 43204 Reus, Spain
- Hospital Universitari Sant Joan de Reus, Department of Internal Medicine, 43204 Reus, Spain
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Arruda NBMD, Silva SRDA, Asano NMJ, Coriolano MDGWDS. Estado nutricional de idosos com doença de Parkinson e seus fatores associados: uma revisão integrativa. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GERIATRIA E GERONTOLOGIA 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/1981-22562020023.200254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Resumo Objetivo Identificar os fatores associados ao Estado Nutricional de idosos com doença de Parkinson (DP) por meio de uma revisão integrativa da literatura. Método Foram utilizadas as bases de dados LILACS, MEDLINE, BDENF, Scielo e Pubmed, sem filtros para ano de publicação e desenho do estudo. Foram incluídos os estudos disponibilizados em português, inglês ou espanhol com população idosa (idade ≥60 anos). Foram excluídos estudos que não tratavam da temática, publicações não disponíveis na íntegra e que não atenderam à pergunta norteadora. Extraíram-se informações referentes aos objetivos, desenho de estudo, amostra investigada, instrumentos para a avaliação nutricional e principais resultados, além dos fatores associados. A qualidade metodológica dos estudos foi avaliada pelos instrumentos Critical Appraisal Skill Programme e Agency for Health care and Research and Quality. Para sumarização dos fatores associados foi considerado o percentual de estudos cuja análise intergrupo, associação ou correlação foi significativa para o desfecho esperado. Resultados A análise final resultou em 8 artigos. Os fatores associados ao Estado Nutricional entre as variáveis clínicas relacionadas à DP foram duração e gravidade da doença, sintomas motores e função cognitiva. Com relação às variáveis clínico-nutricionais apresentaram associação à gordura corporal, parâmetros bioquímicos, atividade física, doméstica e mobilidade, ingestão de energia e hábitos alimentares. Conclusão A perda de peso na DP é uma consequência complexa e multifatorial, sendo primordial diagnosticar precocemente mudanças nutricionais nesses pacientes. A realização de mais estudos nessa população é necessária, visando compreender melhor esse processo de perda de peso nos pacientes idosos com DP.
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Katsas K, Mamalaki E, Kontogianni MD, Anastasiou CA, Kosmidis MH, Varlamis I, Hadjigeorgiou GM, Dardiotis E, Sakka P, Scarmeas N, Yannakoulia M. Malnutrition in older adults: Correlations with social, diet-related, and neuropsychological factors. Nutrition 2019; 71:110640. [PMID: 31812000 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2019.110640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2019] [Revised: 09/20/2019] [Accepted: 11/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The number of older adults is increasing rapidly. Malnutrition is a major problem in this age group, which may adversely affect health and quality of life. Several physiological, socioeconomic, and neuropsychological factors can lead to malnutrition. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the nutritional status of community-dwelling older adults, and explore the associations of malnutrition risk with physiological, socioeconomic, and neuropsychological characteristics. METHODS This study is part of the Hellenic Longitudinal Investigation of Aging and Diet study, a cross-sectional observational study in Greece, and study participants were 1831 urban-dwelling elderly individuals (mean age: 73.1 ± 5.9 y; 40.8% men). Risk for malnutrition was assessed with the Determine Your Nutritional Health checklist. Data on age, sex, level of education, marital status, depression, cognitive performance, body mass index, total energy intake, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet were recorded. Correlations and multivariate analyses were performed between these variables and risk for malnutrition. RESULTS The estimated prevalence of moderate and high nutritional risks was 34.8% and 29.4%, respectively. Risk for malnutrition was associated with marital status (unmarried), increased body mass index, male sex, lower level of education, lower cognitive performance, and lower adherence to the Mediterranean diet (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Nutritional screening should be performed frequently in all community-dwelling older adults. Health experts should perform nutritional screening in all community-dwelling older adults as part of secondary prevention, and nutrition counselling and support should be offered in those at risk for malnutrition.
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece; Department of Social Medicine, Psychiatry and Neurology, First Department of Neurology, Aeginition University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience, School of Psychology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Informatics and Telematics, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Neurology, Medical School, University of Cyprus, Aglantzia, Cyprus; Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Neurology, Medical School, University of Cyprus, Aglantzia, Cyprus
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- Athens Association of Alzheimer's disease and Related Disorders, Marousi, Greece
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- Department of Social Medicine, Psychiatry and Neurology, First Department of Neurology, Aeginition University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece; Taub Institute for Research in Alzheimer's Disease and the Aging Brain, The Gertrude H. Sergievsky Center, Department of Neurology, Columbia University, New York, New York
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece.
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Zhang X, Pang L, Sharma SV, Li R, Nyitray AG, Edwards BJ. Prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition in older patients with cancer. J Geriatr Oncol 2019; 10:763-769. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2019.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2018] [Revised: 12/12/2018] [Accepted: 01/28/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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de Almeida Roediger M, de Fátima Nunes Marucci M, Quintiliano Scarpelli Dourado DA, de Oliveira C, Licio Ferreira Santos J, de Oliveira Duarte YA. Body Composition Changes and 10-Year Mortality Risk in Older Brazilian Adults: Analysis of Prospective Data from the SABE Study. J Nutr Health Aging 2019; 23:51-59. [PMID: 30569068 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-018-1118-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Aging related alterations in body composition are associated with higher all-cause mortality risk. OBJECTIVE To examine the associations between 10-year mortality risk with both BMI and body composition, as well as to establish whether these relationships are modified by age and gender, using data from community-dwelling older Brazilian adults. METHODS We used data from two waves i.e., 2000 and 2010 of the SABE (Health, Well-being, and Aging) study conducted in São Paulo, Brazil, involving a probabilistic sample of community-dwelling older adults aged 60 years and older. The variables of the study were: mortality (in 10-year follow-up period), body mass index (BMI), body composition (waist circumference, waist hip ratio, triceps skinfold thickness, mid-upper arm circumference, calf circumference, and arm muscle area) and covariables (sociodemographic characteristics, life style, self-reported health conditions, number of chronic diseases, Mini mental state exam, and Geriatric depression scale). Poisson regression estimates with STATA statistical software were used for statistical analyses, considering all p-values < 0.05. RESULTS Over the 10-year follow-up period, there were 769 deaths (40.2%). The mortality rate was 61.0 for men and 111.8 for the ≥80 age group. In the fully adjusted model, statistically significant hazard ratios were found for low muscle mass (IRR: 1.33), underweight (IRR: 1.29), and low fat mass (IRR: 1.31) with mortality. Men in extreme BMI categories (underweight - IRR: 1.47; obesity I - IRR: 1.66; and obesity II - IRR: 1.91) and women with low muscle and low fat mass were significantly associated with mortality risk. In the ≥80 age group it was observed that low muscle mass (IRR: 168.7), inadequate body reserves (IRR: 1.63), low fat mass (IRR: 140.7), and underweight (IRR: 142.9) were associated with mortality risk. Waist circumference demonstrated protection for mortality in the high-risk categorization for the ≥80 age group. CONCLUSION Our results showed that underweight, low fat mass, and low muscle mass were associated with mortality risk, presenting different roles considering gender and age in older Brazilian adults over a 10-year follow-up period.
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- M de Almeida Roediger
- Dr Manuela de Almeida Roediger. Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health (FSP), University of Sao Paulo (USP) Avenida Doutor Arnaldo 715, Cerqueira César, CEP: 01246-904, São Paulo - SP, Brasil E-mail: , Telephone Number: +55 11 981889697
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Kocyigit SE, Soysal P, Ates Bulut E, Isik AT. Malnutrition and Malnutrition Risk Can Be Associated with Systolic Orthostatic Hypotension in Older Adults. J Nutr Health Aging 2018; 22:928-933. [PMID: 30272095 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-018-1032-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Malnutrition and orthostatic hypotension(OH) are the two important geriatric syndromes, which have similar negative outcomes such as falls. The aim of the study is to detect whether there is any relation between malnutrition and OH. METHODS 862 geriatric patients, who had undergone comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA),were included in the retrospective study. OH was identified as 20 and/or 10 mmHg dropped for systolic and/or diastolic blood pressures with the active standing test when patients got up from supine to standing position. Nutritional status was checked according to Mini Nutritional Assesment-Short Form(MNA-SF). RESULTS The mean age of the patients was 74±8.05, and %66.3 of them were female. The prevalence of malnutrition, malnutrition-risk and OH were detected as 7.7%, 26.9 % and 21.2%, respectively. When OH, systolic OH, diastolic OH and control group were compared with CGA parameters and the effects of age and gender were removed, the frequency of falls and Timed-Up and Go Test were higher, activity daily living indexes and TINETTI-Balance scores were lower in systolic OH than without it (p<0.05).Systolic OH was more frequent in malnutrition-risk and malnutrition group than control group (p<0.002 and p<0.05, respectively). Diastolic OH was not associated with nutritional status (p>0.05).OH was only higher in malnutrition-risk group than robust (p<0.05). CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that not only malnutrition but also malnutrition-risk may be associated with systolic OH, which leads to many negative outcomes in older adults. Because malnutrition/ malnutrition risk is preventable and reversible, nutritional status should be checked during the evaluation of OH patients.
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- S E Kocyigit
- A.T. Isik, Center for Aging Brain and Dementia, Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey,
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