Effects of anorexia on mortality among older adults receiving home care: an observation study

Francesco Landi; Rosa Liperoti; Andrea Russo; Matteo Tosato; Christian Barillaro; Roberto Bernabei; Graziano Onder

doi:10.1007/s12603-011-0064-y

Effects of anorexia on mortality among older adults receiving home care: an observation study

Francesco Landi
, Rosa Liperoti
, Andrea Russo
, Matteo Tosato
, Christian Barillaro
, Roberto Bernabei
, Graziano Onder

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Abstract

We describe the prevalence of secondary anorexia in a population of older people living in community and receiving home care. In addition, we examined the relationship between secondary anorexia and mortality.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	79-83
Number of pages	5
Journal	THE JOURNAL OF NUTRITION, HEALTH & AGING
Volume	16
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s12603-011-0064-y
Publication status	Published - 2012

Keywords

Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anorexia
Cause of Death
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Geriatric Assessment
Home Care Services
Humans
Italy
Male
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Weight Loss

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