Nutritional status of elders in Galle district, Sri Lanka

Silva, K. De; Liyanage, Chandrani; Wijesinghe, C. J.; Perera, Bilesha

doi:10.4038/gmj.v22i1.7958

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“…Of the socio-demographic factors, age ≥ 70 years was significantly associated with low skeletal muscle mass and high fat mass among the older women in the present study. Age consistent findings for these associations were reported in descriptive studies conducted among the older people of ≥60 years reported in Galle [ 30 ] and Kandy district [ 12 ] where advancing age was significantly associated with undernutrition.…”

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Determinants of Undernutrition and Associated Factors of Low Muscle Mass and High Fat Mass among Older Men and Women in the Colombo District of Sri Lanka

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Undernutrition is a health challenge due to an expanding older population. The aims of the study were to assess the prevalence and determinants of undernutrition and, associated factors of low muscle and high fat mass among older men and women in the Colombo district of Sri Lanka. A cross sectional study was conducted using a multistage cluster sampling technique. Undernutrition was defined based on anthropometry and body composition assessed using bio-electrical impedance. Sex-specific multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted. Of 800 participants (30.6% men), 35.3% were undernourished. The factors significantly associated with undernutrition among older women were hypertension with an adjusted odds ratio (aOR) (1.97; 1.36–2.88) and musculoskeletal disabilities aOR (2.19; 1.36–3.53). Among women, age ≥ 70 (1.79; 1.18–3.34) and diabetes (1.77; 1.10–2.84) were associated with low muscle mass and age ≥ 70 (2.05; 1.21–3.47), diabetes (2.20; 1.35–3.59) and disability in chewing (2.39; 1.30–4.40) were associated with high fat mass. Among men, age ≥ 70 years, no/up to grade 5 education, diabetes, visual disability, little/no responsibility in food shopping and not getting nutritional advice from media were associated with reduced odds of low muscle mass and no/up to grade 5 school education, disability in chewing and little/no responsibility in food shopping were associated with reduced odds of high fat mass. Undernutrition among older people is common in Sri Lanka. We have identified key factors associated with low muscle mass and high fat mass in this setting. Given the potential consequences of these conditions, our study provides potential targets for prevention of undernutrition and sarcopenic obesity.

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Determinants of Undernutrition and Associated Factors of Low Muscle Mass and High Fat Mass among Older Men and Women in the Colombo District of Sri Lanka

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“…Elderly people are more susceptible to nutritional problems arising from issues with the body's digestion and absorption mechanisms, which deteriorate as part of the natural aging process (HRCSL and Helpage Sri Lanka 2014). The elderly population is also more susceptible to malnutrition, and a recent study revealed that 30 percent of institutionalized elderly in Sri Lanka were malnourished (De Silva et al 2017). Overweight or obesity in elders is also a concern, and obesity in elderly women has been recorded at 60 percent, whereas obesity in elderly men was 43.8 percent (De Silva et al 2017).…”

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“…The elderly population is also more susceptible to malnutrition, and a recent study revealed that 30 percent of institutionalized elderly in Sri Lanka were malnourished (De Silva et al 2017). Overweight or obesity in elders is also a concern, and obesity in elderly women has been recorded at 60 percent, whereas obesity in elderly men was 43.8 percent (De Silva et al 2017). According to WHO, this dual burden of nutrition has a major impact on the aging process and on the morbidity and mortality of the elderly population.…”

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Sri Lanka Human Capital Development: Realizing the Promise and Potential of Human Capital

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“…Elderly people are more susceptible to nutritional problems arising from issues with the body's digestion and absorption mechanisms, which deteriorate as part of the natural ageing process (HRCSL and Helpage Sri Lanka 2014). The elderly population is also more susceptible to malnutrition, and a recent study revealed that 30 percent of institutionalized elders in Sri Lanka were malnourished (De Silva et al 2017). Overweight or obesity in elders is also a concern, and obesity in elderly women was recorded at 60 percent while obesity in elderly men was 43.8 percent (De Silva et al 2017).…”

Section: Population Ageing and Challenges To Health Carementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The elderly population is also more susceptible to malnutrition, and a recent study revealed that 30 percent of institutionalized elders in Sri Lanka were malnourished (De Silva et al 2017). Overweight or obesity in elders is also a concern, and obesity in elderly women was recorded at 60 percent while obesity in elderly men was 43.8 percent (De Silva et al 2017). According to the WHO, this dual burden of nutrition has a major impact on the ageing process, and on the morbidity and mortality of the aged population.…”

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confidence: 99%

Sri Lanka Human Capital Development

2019

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Nutritional status of elders in Galle district, Sri Lanka

Cited by 9 publications

References 11 publications

Determinants of Undernutrition and Associated Factors of Low Muscle Mass and High Fat Mass among Older Men and Women in the Colombo District of Sri Lanka

Determinants of Undernutrition and Associated Factors of Low Muscle Mass and High Fat Mass among Older Men and Women in the Colombo District of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Human Capital Development: Realizing the Promise and Potential of Human Capital

Sri Lanka Human Capital Development

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