Anthropometric measurements of nutritional status in chronic pancreatitis in India: comparison of tropical and alcoholic pancreatitis

Abstract

Energy undernutrition occurs equally commonly in TP and ACP and this appears to develop after the onset of illness.

The Prevalence of Malnutrition and Fat‐Soluble Vitamin Deficiencies in Chronic Pancreatitis

“…Only 10% were clinically underweight. In fact, the BMI of this cohort was higher than has been described in other European countries (Denmark 22 and Italy 23 ) or in India 24 , 25 . However, the Italian and Danish studies were published more than 10 years ago, so this may reflect a societal problem with increasing obesity.…”

Clinical, anthropometric and laboratory nutritional markers of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency: Prevalence and diagnostic use

“…In an Indian cases series (majority with PEI), the prevalence of low prealbumin was as high as 63% (34/54) [84]. However, these patients had a mean BMI of 19.2 kg/m 2 and additional reasons for malnutrition may have been present.…”

Chronic Pancreatitis and Nutrition Therapy

“…Chronic pancreatitis patients with constant pain and/or severe pain are more likely to require hospitalizations . The prevalence of chronic pancreatitis patients being underweight is reported to be between 8% and 39%, with higher rates being reported in India . However, variations of malnutrition can exist in the absence of these criteria (eg, sarcopenia or specific nutrient deficiencies), and the sole use of weight loss or change in body mass index may not identify all patients .…”