Factors influencing malnutrition in Filipino elderly

Arlan Reanne Len C., . and Tandang Nancy A., . and Navarro Gerard C., . Factors influencing malnutrition in Filipino elderly. pp. 317-332. ISSN 1394–035X

Introduction: The elderly population is susceptible to malnutrition due to the physiological and functional changes caused by ageing. Hence to prevent the degenerative nutritional conditions of the elderly and improve their quality of life this study aimed to determine the influencing factors of malnutrition among Filipino elderly. Methods: Anthropometric component data from the 8th National Nutrition Survey (NNS) were utilised along with the nutritional status of Filipino elderly based on body mass index as the dependent variable and variables from the clinical and health dietary and socioeconomic components of NNS as explanatory factors. Multinomial logistic regression analysis was then performed in fitting models. Results: High magnitude and severity of malnutrition were observed among Filipino elderly “ 20.2 were underweight and 24.8 were overweight. Significant influencing factors in estimating an elderlys odds of being underweight were the elderlys age group presence of hypertension presence of anaemia and adequacy of vitamin A intake. Whereas significant influencing factors in estimating an elderlys odds of being overweight/obese included highest educational attainment presence of anaemia hypertension diabetes and dyslipidaemia. Conclusion: Knowing the influencing factors may help the elderly become more aware and conscious of their health as well as to promote nutrient intakes to prevent malnutrition that can worsen their health conditions. Additionally concerned institutions in the country could use the findings of this study as one of the bases in strengthening their approach and implementation or even provide relevant and timely policies and programmes that address malnutrition in the elderly of this country.

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Abstract

Introduction: The elderly population is susceptible to malnutrition due to the physiological and functional changes caused by ageing. Hence to prevent the degenerative nutritional conditions of the elderly and improve their quality of life this study aimed to determine the influencing factors of malnutrition among Filipino elderly. Methods: Anthropometric component data from the 8th National Nutrition Survey (NNS) were utilised along with the nutritional status of Filipino elderly based on body mass index as the dependent variable and variables from the clinical and health dietary and socioeconomic components of NNS as explanatory factors. Multinomial logistic regression analysis was then performed in fitting models. Results: High magnitude and severity of malnutrition were observed among Filipino elderly “ 20.2 were underweight and 24.8 were overweight. Significant influencing factors in estimating an elderlys odds of being underweight were the elderlys age group presence of hypertension presence of anaemia and adequacy of vitamin A intake. Whereas significant influencing factors in estimating an elderlys odds of being overweight/obese included highest educational attainment presence of anaemia hypertension diabetes and dyslipidaemia. Conclusion: Knowing the influencing factors may help the elderly become more aware and conscious of their health as well as to promote nutrient intakes to prevent malnutrition that can worsen their health conditions. Additionally concerned institutions in the country could use the findings of this study as one of the bases in strengthening their approach and implementation or even provide relevant and timely policies and programmes that address malnutrition in the elderly of this country.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Elderly
AGROVOC Term:	Elderly nutrition
AGROVOC Term:	Human nutrition
AGROVOC Term:	Surveys
AGROVOC Term:	Regression analysis
AGROVOC Term:	Nutritional status
AGROVOC Term:	Malnutrition
AGROVOC Term:	Body weight
AGROVOC Term:	Diseases
AGROVOC Term:	Nutrient intake
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:55
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/9771

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