Prevalence of food insecurity and malnutrition, factors related to malnutrition in the elderly: A community-based, cross-sectional study from Turkey
EUROPEAN GERIATRIC MEDICINE, vol.4, no.4, pp.226-230, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 4 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2013
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.eurger.2013.06.001
- Journal Name: EUROPEAN GERIATRIC MEDICINE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.226-230
- Keywords: Malnutrition, Food insecurity, Elderly, Mini Nutritional Assessment
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background and aim: Malnutrition is an important cause of mortality and morbidity in the elderly. The objectives of this study were to determine the malnutrition and food insecurity prevalence in the elderly in the Balcova District of Izmir and to evaluate the risk factors leading to malnutrition.