Overlooked Burden of Undernutrition Among Older Adults in India.

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Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-31 DOI:10.1080/21551197.2024.2358759

Akif Mustafa, Akancha Singh

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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.

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被忽视的印度老年人营养不良问题。

印度老年人体重不足的状况及其与其他健康风险的关系很少受到关注。本研究利用印度第一波纵向老龄化研究（LASI，2017-18 年）中具有全国代表性的数据，考察了印度老年人体重不足的状况，并调查了其与各种健康结果之间的关系。本研究的有效样本量为 28050 名 60 岁或以上的老年人。研究采用了多变量逻辑和线性回归模型来实现研究目标。研究发现，体重不足与功能性健康、认知功能和握力呈负相关。然而，体重不足与抑郁症状之间并无明显关联。此外，社会经济、人口和地理因素被认为是印度老年人体重不足的主要决定因素。印度实施了一系列主要针对儿童、母亲和青少年的营养政策。这些政策固然重要，但制定专门针对成年人和老年人的干预措施同样至关重要。

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Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Nursing-Nutrition and Dietetics

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics publishes original research studies that are directly relevant to clinical and community nutrition issues that affect older adults. Epidemiologic and community-based studies are suitable for JNE, as are well-controlled clinical trials of preventive and therapeutic nutritional interventions. The Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics invites papers on a broad array of topics in the nutrition and aging field, including but not limited to studies of: preventive nutrition, nutritional interventions for chronic disease, aging effects on nutritional requirements, nutritional status and dietary intake behaviors, nutritional frailty and functional status, usefulness of supplements, programmatic interventions, transitions in care and long term care, and community nutrition issues.