Associations of frailty, oral health, and dietary well-being with risk of malnutrition among rural community-dwelling older adults: A cross-sectional study

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the relationship between frailty, oral health, and dietary factors with malnutrition risk in older adults in rural settings.
• Conducted a cross-sectional study among rural community-dwelling older adults
• Assessed frailty and oral health status
• Evaluated participants' dietary well-being using standardized questionnaires
• Frailty and poor oral health were significantly linked to higher malnutrition risk
• Integrating oral health care and dietary support could aid in preventing malnutrition
• The findings underline the importance of addressing multiple health aspects in rural older populations