Abstract
Background: Geriatric population is a potentially vulnerable group for malnutrition as per 2011 census of the World Health Organization. Objectives: To estimate the knowledge attitude and practice of malnutrition in elderly population Materials and Method: This community-based cross-sectional study was carried out in rural field area of MMIMSR Mullana Ambala Haryana, India among 300 elderly individuals aged ≥ 60 years during july 2015 to july 2016 by applying a questionnaire. Elderly individuals were interviewed after obtaining informed verbal consent. Results: showed elderly people had good knowledge about malnitrtion but poor score was found in attitude and practice part Conclusion and Recommendation: Growth chart monitring of elderly should start and a programme shouls start at Govt. Level for the nutrition of elderly like mid day meal started for children.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 275-279 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Jul 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- In ambala Haryana India
- Knowledge attitude and practice of malnutrition
