The magnitude of the problem of malnutrition in Europe.

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  • Jens Kondrup
  • Janice M Sorensen
چکیده

A review of the publications on hospital malnutrition in Europe over the last 5 years shows that the incidence and prevalence of malnutrition are still very high: 21 and 37%, respectively. The process of structured nutrition support is still far from being generally implemented, as based on the few studies available. As a result, malnutrition diagnosed on admission to hospital is still associated with adverse clinical outcome (increased length of stay and higher rates of complications).

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Nestle Nutrition workshop series. Clinical & performance programme

دوره 12  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2009