40% of Australian aged care residents suffer from malnutrition, with 6% severely malnourished, according to Monash and Griffith Universities study.
40% of Australian aged care residents suffer from malnutrition, with 6% categorised as severely malnourished, according to a study conducted by Monash and Griffith Universities. The research, published in the journal Healthcare, highlights the need for an urgent screening program as many aged-care providers lack processes to detect malnutrition. The Australian Government estimates the cost of malnutrition in aged care facilities at approximately $9 billion a year.
July 24, 2024
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