Undernutrition among older adults increases

Question

Multiple select question.

the risk for acute illness.

longer hospitalizations.

the incidence of death.

fewer hospitalizations.

Answer 1

Undernutrition among older adults increases:

• the risk for acute illness.
• longer hospitalizations.
• the incidence of death.

It does not typically lead to fewer hospitalizations; instead, it is associated with a higher risk of hospitalizations due to complications from malnutrition.