Nutritional status of the elderly in rural North China: A cross-sectional study

Author(s):  
W. Zhang ◽  
Y. Li ◽  
T. D. Wang ◽  
H. -X. Meng ◽  
G. -W. Min ◽  
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2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 730-736 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Zhang ◽  
Y. Li ◽  
T. D. Wang ◽  
H. -X. Meng ◽  
G. -W. Min ◽  
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Author(s):  
Faiza Nouh ◽  
Mariam Omar ◽  
Manal Younis ◽  
Moftah Younis

Background: Ageing brings various physiological and non physiological changes which influence the nutritional status. Methods: A cross-sectional study extended from 1st December 2007 to 15th April 2008 on elderly of both sexes attending public polyclinics in Benghazi city. Results: 6.5% was the prevalence of malnutrition. 36.8% was the percentage of elderly at risk of malnutrition. Age, sex, occupation, income inadequacy to food, oral problems, dysphagia, constipation and dehydration, activity level, chronic disease, food intolerances and BMI all these factors were the various physiological and non-physiological factors associated with the nutritional status of the subjects. Conclusions: Outpatients elderly in Benghazi should be routinely screened and assessed if needed, for malnutrition or its risk. 


2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (S7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyung Ja Chang ◽  
Mi‐ae Bae ◽  
Go Eun Lee ◽  
Sung Hoon Kim

Author(s):  
Ashok Jadhao ◽  
Ruhi Dass

Background: Older persons are particularly vulnerable to malnutrition and it is very difficult to provide them with adequate nutrition. As the age increases, energy requirement per kilogram body weight is reduced. Thus, People belonging to the older age group are at risk for malnutrition because of the evident physical changes related to aging and numerous psychological and social factors such as depression, lack of independence and limited income.Methods: A cross- sectional study was conducted in the Outpatient Department of an urban health training centre. A total of 351 participants were included (154 men and 197 women) aged 65 years and above. The nutritional status of participants was assessed using the mini-nutritional assessment tool.Results: Out of 351 elderly patients, only 25% were observed to be well-nourished, 58.6% were at the risk of malnutrition and around 16.2% of the elderly patients were malnourished. A significant association was found between nutritional status and older age groups, female gender, dependent financial status and inadequate dietary intake.Conclusions: According to this study, the risk of malnutrition among the elderly is very high. It depicts that malnutrition can be a result of many factors and thus, this problem should be solved through health education to the elderly and their families by which diet and lifestyle of this section of our population can be improved.


2021 ◽  
pp. 73-75
Author(s):  
Nirmalya Manna ◽  
Saikat Bhattacharya ◽  
Rahul Biswas ◽  
Soumitra Mondal ◽  
V. Abinesh

Malnutrition, or under nutrition, is a frequent and often unrecognized problem in older adults. It can result in immune dysfunction; poor wound healing, anaemia, longer hospitalization and higher readmission rates, delayed recovery from surgery and a higher rate of mortality. Current statistics for the elderly in India gives a prelude to a new set of medical, social, and economic problems that could arise if a timely initiative in this direction is not taken by the program managers and policy makers. A community based observational, descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among the elderly people residing at Banspole sub-centre area to nd out their nutritional status. Geriatric people who were the permanent resident of the study area for at least six months were included in the study. A proforma was used to collect the baseline information of the study subjects and details of factors inuencing nutrition status. Mini nutritional assessment (MNA) tool was used to assess nutritional status of 2 elderly. 300 elderly patients were included in this study with an average age of 77.29 ± 6.97 years and BMI of 23.67 ± 3.49 kg/m . Age, literacy and nancial status were found to be signicantly associated with malnutrition. Geriatric nutritional assessment should be integrated into a comprehensive geriatric assessment. Regular assessment of the nutritional status among elderly followed by early interventions will improve the health outcomes, prevents the onset of disability, improves quality of life and saves healthcare costs.


2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Afifah Alfyanita ◽  
Rose Dinda Martini ◽  
Husnil Kadri

AbstrakPeningkatan Usia Harapan Hidup (UHH) penduduk Indonesia mengakibatkan peningkatan populasi usia lanjut (usila). Peningkatan usila berdampak terutama pada peningkatan angka ketergantungan dalam melakukan Aktivitas Kehidupan Sehari-hari (AKS). Penurunan tingkat kemandirian dalam melakukan AKS adalah salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi status gizi usila. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan hubungan tingkat kemandirian dalam melakukan AKS dan status gizi usia lanjut. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik observasional dengan rancangan cross-sectional study dan menggunakan kuisioner ADL Barthel dan Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) sebagai instrumen. Sebanyak 66 sampel diambil dari seluruh penghuni Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha Sabai Nan Aluih Sicincin yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi. Data berupa hasil tingkat kemandirian dan status gizi dianalisis menggunakan uji chi-square, dengan derajat kepercayaan 95%. Dari 66 subjek penelitian terdapat 36 usila (54,5%) tidak mandiri dalam melakukan AKS dan  39 usila (59,1%) memiliki status gizi berisiko malnutrisi. Uji chi-square menunjukkan nilai p adalah 0,015 (p<0,05). Kesimpulan penelitian adalah terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara tingkat kemandirian dalam melakukan AKS dan status gizi pada usia lanjut di Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha Sabai Nan Aluih Sicincin.Kata kunci: tingkat kemandirian, aktivitas kehidupan sehari-hari, status gizi, usia lanjut AbstractThe increasing of life expectancy at Indonesia's population may lead to an increase in the elderly population. The main impact of this condition is the increasing of elderly dependency in performing Activity of Daily Living (ADL). Decreased level of independence in performing ADL is one of the factors that affect the nutritional status of elderly. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between the level of independence in performing ADL and nutritional status of elderly.This research was an observational analytical study which designed as cross-sectional study. The instruments of this research were Barthel ADL and Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA). 66 samples were taken from all the inhabitants of Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha Sabai Nan Aluih Sicincin who fulfill the inclusion criteria. The results of the level of independence and nutritional status were analyzed using chi-square test, with a degree of confidence of 95%. Of the 66 subjects there were 36 elderly (54.5%) not independent in performing ADL and 39 elderly (59.1%) were at risk of malnutrition. Chi-square test showed p value 0,015 (p<0.05).The conclusion is the significant relationship between the level of independence in performing ADL and nutritional status of the elderly in Social House Tresna Werdha Sabai Nan Aluih. Keywords: level of independence, performing Activity of Daily Living , nutritional status, elderly


2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 509-511
Author(s):  
Pranay Gandhi ◽  
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Sunita Sharma ◽  
Prateek Gandhi

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (5) ◽  
pp. 18-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Livia de Olieira ◽  
Ana Paula Boroni Moreira ◽  
Michele Pereira Netto ◽  
Isabel Cristina Goncalves Leite

2019 ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
Vuong Diem Khanh Doan ◽  
Ngoc Minh Chau Ho ◽  
Thi Van Ngo ◽  
Thi Bao Nga Phan ◽  
Thi Hong Phan Nguyen

Background: Vietnam is entering the stage of aging population; as a result, the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly is really a matter of concern. There is a great deal of research on the quality of life of the elderly while Vietnam witnesses a lack of research on this topic, especially on how physical and social activities have impact on QOL of the elderly. Objectives: (1) To describe the situation of participation in physical, social activities and QOL of the elderly residing in Truong An Ward, Hue city. (2) To examine the association between physical, social activities and QOL among participants. Methodology: This study used cross-sectional study design. A total sample of 420 people aged 60 and above in Truong An Ward, Hue city were interviewd. The SF36 was used to measure the QOL of participants. Results: Percentage of the elderly taking part in physical activity were 66%. 49% reported having the habit of taking part in social activities. The majority of the elderly get their QOL level in three health fields, namely physical, mental and general health at above average. (56.0, 60.7 and 60.8 respectively). There were significant associations between physical activities, social activities and QOL among participants. Conclusion: The percentage of the elderly taking part in physical and social activities were still low. Besides, QOL of the elderly at the research location was not really high. It’s important to encourage the elderly taking part in physical and social activities to improve their quality of life. Key words: Physical activities, social activities, QOL, the elderly


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