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Overlooked Burden of Undernutrition Among Older Adults in India.
- Source :
- Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology & Geriatrics; Apr-Jun2024, Vol. 43 Issue 2, p116-133, 18p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The underweight status among older adults in India and its association with other health risks has received little attention. Using nationally representative data from the first wave of the Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI, 2017-18), this study examined the underweight status among the Indian older adults and investigated its relationship with various health outcomes. The effective sample size of this study was 28,050 older adults aged 60 years or above. Multivariable logistic and linear regression models were employed to meet the objectives of the study. Underweight status was found to be negatively associated functional health, cognitive function, and grip strength. However, no significant association was observed between underweight status and depressive symptoms. Moreover, socioeconomic, demographic, and geographic factors were identified as strong determinants of underweight status among Indian older adults. India has implemented a wide range of nutrition policies that primarily focus on children, mothers, and adolescents. While these policies are important, it is equally crucial to develop interventions specifically tailored for adults and older adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- RISK assessment
STATISTICAL models
LEANNESS
MALNUTRITION
HEALTH status indicators
BODY mass index
CENTER for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale
MULTIPLE regression analysis
INTERVIEWING
QUESTIONNAIRES
NUTRITIONAL assessment
SEX distribution
RESIDENTIAL patterns
SEVERITY of illness index
DISEASE prevalence
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
AGE distribution
ECONOMIC status
POPULATION geography
ODDS ratio
GERIATRIC assessment
NUTRITIONAL status
SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors
PSYCHOLOGICAL tests
DATA analysis software
CONFIDENCE intervals
COMORBIDITY
MENTAL depression
COGNITION
GRIP strength
EDUCATIONAL attainment
POVERTY
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 21551197
- Volume :
- 43
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology & Geriatrics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178152769
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/21551197.2024.2358759