Nutritional determinants and COVID-19 outcomes of older patients with COVID-19: A systematic review

Archives of Gerontology & Geriatrics

Fecha de publicación: 31 de marzo de 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2021.104416

Autores: H.D.W.T.Damayanthi, K.I.P.Prabani

Background: Malnutrition among older people is one of the serious public health problem worldwide. Nutritional status and levels of nutrients of older patients with COVID-19 effect on COVID-19 outcomes. The purpose of this systematic review was to identify the prevalence of malnutrition and levels of nutrients associated with outcomes of the older patients with COVID-19.