Nutritional Status of the Community-dwelling Elderly in Tabriz, Iran

نویسندگان

1 Health Services Management Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

2 Health Services Management Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

3 Department of Health Education and Promotion, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

4 Tuberculosis and Lung Disease Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

5 Neurosciences Research Center, Faculty of medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

6 Nutrition Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

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چکیده

Introduction: Nutrition is an important determinant of health in the elderly. Older people are more susceptible to malnutrition that leaves adverse effects on their health. This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status of the community-dwelling elderly in Tabriz City.   Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among non- institutionalized ...