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[Malnutrition in the elderly].

Thierry Constans1

  • 1Service de gériatrie Hôpital Bretonneau 37044 Tours. t.constans@chu-tours.fr

La Revue Du Praticien
|April 12, 2003
PubMed
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Malnutrition affects 4% of community-dwelling elderly and nearly 50% in care facilities. Multiple factors like illness, psychological issues, and functional decline contribute to poor nutritional status in seniors.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Internal Medicine

Context:

  • High prevalence of malnutrition in elderly: 4% community-dwelling, ~50% in hospitals/long-term care.
  • Multiple contributing factors: loneliness, ignorance, functional impairment, iatrogenic conditions.
  • Acute illness/infection triggers cytokine-mediated metabolic changes impacting nutritional status.

Purpose:

  • To summarize the multifaceted nature of malnutrition in the elderly population.
  • To highlight the physiological and external factors contributing to malnutrition.
  • To underscore the importance of considering ethical aspects in treatment decisions.

Summary:

  • Aging involves physiological anorexia, but aging alone does not cause malnutrition.
  • Malnutrition in the elderly stems from a complex interplay of diseases, psychological states, and environmental factors.

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  • Treatment requires a holistic approach, addressing underlying causes and ethical considerations, especially regarding artificial nutrition.

    • Impact:

    • Informs healthcare providers about the high risk and diverse causes of elderly malnutrition.
    • Emphasizes the need for comprehensive assessment and tailored interventions.
    • Promotes ethical decision-making in nutritional support for vulnerable older adults.