Prevalence of Chronic Energy Deficiency, Overweight and Obesity among the Geriatric Population in a Rural Area in Tamilnadu
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Background: The Current geriatric population in India is about 8% which is expected to rise by 10% in 2025. Among various health problems in geriatric population, nutritional problem plays a major role. Chronic energy deficiency, overweight and obesity are the commonest nutritional problems among the elderly. Limited studies are available in literature documenting nutritional problems in geriatric population. The present study would highlight the nutritional status of the elderly in a rural community of Tamil Nadu.
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