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The study aims to estimate the prevalence of malnutrition and identify associated factors among the elderly in Mandur, Goa.

Assessment of Nutritional Status and Its Associated Factors among the Elderly in Rural Area in Goa

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A cross-sectional study assesses malnutrition prevalence in the elderly, indicating urgent nutritional interventions.

The study aims to estimate the prevalence of malnutrition and identify associated factors among the elderly in Mandur, Goa.
Conducted a cross-sectional study in a rural health center
Data collected using a semi-structured questionnaire based on Mini Nutritional Assessment
Sample size of 300 elderly individuals, selected through systematic random sampling
Statistical analysis performed using SPSS software
48.3% of participants were at risk of malnutrition
17.7% of participants were identified as malnourished
Significant associations found between malnutrition and factors like age, gender, education, financial status, chronic disease, smoking, and alcohol use

Robin et al. (2026) studied this question.

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