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[Malnutrition in the elderly. Clinical consequences].

A Raynaud-Simon1, B Lesourd

  • 1Unité de Médecine nutritionnelle gériatrique, Hôpital Charles Foix, Ivry-sur-Seine.

Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|February 24, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Early recognition of undernutrition in the elderly is crucial. Practitioners should identify nonspecific signs to prevent protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM) and its severe consequences.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nutrition Science
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Undernutrition, often starting with micronutrient deficits, is a common problem in the elderly.
  • Age-related changes like decreased senses and rigid eating habits contribute to low food intake.
  • Low intake leads to immunodeficiency and frailty, creating a difficult-to-reverse cycle with illness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence and risks of undernutrition in the elderly.
  • To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis before overt symptoms of protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM) appear.
  • To guide practitioners on recognizing and addressing undernutrition in older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common causes and consequences of undernutrition in the elderly.
  • Description of age-related physiological changes impacting nutritional intake.
  • Identification of early, nonspecific signs versus later, specific symptoms of PCM.

Main Results:

  • Protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM) affects 30-50% of institutionalized elderly and 2-4% of those at home.
  • Micronutrient deficits are more common, impacting millions of older adults.
  • Early nonspecific signs include fatigue and apathy; later signs involve weight loss, infection, and metabolic disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Undernutrition must be identified at its early, nonspecific stage.
  • Healthcare providers need heightened awareness of undernutrition risks in the elderly.
  • Proactive screening for subtle signs is essential for timely intervention.

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