European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

Malnutrition is a multi-dimensional issue, underreported and untreated major public health problem. Elderly population is a vulnerable group who needs medical attention, the rise in inflation combined with the slowdown of the global economy likely adding more and more health concerns towards older patients. The objective of the study is to evaluate the nutritional status of elderly patients and to correlate the sociodemographic variables and chronic diseases in relation to nutritional status.