The relationship between the received number of health examinations and malnutrition among community dwelling elderly
Journal Title: Journal of Analytical Bio-Science - Year 2011, Vol 34, Issue 5
Abstract
The aim of this study was to clarify the relationship between the received number of health examinations and serum albumin concentration as a marker of malnutrition among community-dwelling elderly aged 65 and older. Study subjects were 36,674 who had received a basic health examination at least one time from 2001 to 2007 in Habikino-city, Osaka. The difference of mean serum albumin level with the received number of health examinations was calculated. 4.13 g/dl for men and 4.20 g/dl for women showed those who had a health examination only one time in seven years, whereas 4.22 g/dl for men and 4.24 g/dl for women who had had a health examination every year. The findings of this study suggested that regularly receiving basic health examination may alter health behavior to prevent malnutrition among community dwelling elderly.
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Motoko Miyake
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