title: Malnutrition among the elderly.
abstract: Nutrition is a significant determinant of health. Undernutrition presenting as malnutrition is a serious health concern for frail elderly people with many health problems. Understanding the risk factors for malnutrition helps physicians assess and manage the condition. Primary care physicians are in an excellent position to screen, educate, and manage their elderly malnourished patients.
authors.affiliation: Short Stay Assessment and Treatment Centre, Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, Vancouver.
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authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rauscher
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D016330:Frail Elderly; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D052756:Nutritional Sciences / Q000193:education; D012307:Risk Factors