Prevalencia de riesgo de desnutrición y desnutrición establecida en población ambulatoria, institucionalizada y hospitalizada en un departamento de salud

Resumen

One in four patients in the analyzed sample is malnourished. Disease-related malnutrition is especially prevalent in inpatients and in the elderly, affecting one in three patients. In light of this prevalence, it is essential to put in place nutritional screening procedures associated with therapeutic action plans.