Journal of Tropical Diseases & Public Health

India

Biography

Priya Vijayakumar is an active researcher at the Department of Geriatric Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Amrita Vishwavidyapeetham University, Tamil Nadu, India. She has special interest in the field of Public health and nutrition.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Prevalence of Malnutrition Among Elderly. A Community Based Cross Sectional Study From Ernakulam Kerala
  Author(s): Alex Baby Paul*, Priya Vijayakumar* and George Paul
  
  Background: Prevalence of malnutrition is high in India with many elderly at the risk of malnutrition. The quality nutrition in the elderly may significantly influence the overall condition and severe deficiencies contribute to multiple comorbidities and this is found to be more common in resource-poor countries. Identifying the prevalence of malnutrition and risk factors will bring the problem to a greater focus for better care of the rising geriatric population. Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of malnutrition among elderly aged 65 years and above in an urban area in Ernakulam district, Kerala. To assess the possible risk factors (covariates) of malnutrition among the elderly. Materials and Methodology: A community-based cross-sectional study conducted within a radius of 10 Kms from Amrita Institute of Medi.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2329-891X.2021.9.274

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