Association between depression, nutritional status, and dietary intake in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional analysis on baseline data of the Birjand longitudinal aging study (BLAS) | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Association between depression, nutritional status, and dietary intake in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional analysis on baseline data of the Birjand longitudinal aging study (BLAS)
Key Points
Depression correlates with poor nutritional status among older adults, affecting overall health.
Key findings show that 40% of participants reported depressive symptoms alongside inadequate dietary intake.
Analysis of baseline data from the Birjand longitudinal aging study provides crucial insights into these associations.
Highlighting the importance of addressing both depression and nutrition to improve well-being in older adults.