TY - M-10126
AU - Nguyen, Xuan Tu
AU - Tran, Tung
TI - Causes, Effects, and Solutions to the Problem of Malnutrition in Older Adults Who Remain Independent
T2 - Scientific Research Journal of Medical and Health Science

PY - 2024
VL - 2
IS - 1
SN - 2584-1521

AB - Up to 10% of older individuals who live alone experience malnutrition, which raises the risk of morbidity and mortality. This is a severe public health concern. This work investigates the two pathogenic processes associated with anorexia, namely, inflammation-induced tissue catabolism and food deprivation. Reduced appetite, barriers to food access, and socioeconomic issues contribute to nutrient scarcity, impairing physical and cognitive abilities. Chronic inflammation and anorexia are involved in inflammation-induced tissue catabolism, which exacerbates malnutrition and adverse health effects. Malnutrition can reduce bone density, muscle atrophy, immune system weakness, and mental health problems. A multimodal strategy is needed to address malnutrition, including physical activity programmes, medical and psychological care, community support programmes, and nutritional education and counselling. These tactics seek to lessen the load on people and healthcare systems while enhancing senior citizens' health and quality of life. This thorough review emphasizes the frequency, causes, outcomes, and countermeasures to malnutrition's harmful impacts on older persons living independently.

KW - malnutrition
KW -  older adults
KW -  inflammation-induced tissue catabolism
KW -  food deprivation
KW -  reduced appetite
KW -  socioeconomic challenges
KW -  chronic inflammation
DO -