Publications by authors named "Musastika Mustaffa"
Asia Pac J Public Health
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- Frailty and malnutrition often go hand-in-hand but are frequently overlooked in community settings, particularly among older adults.
- A study in rural Malaysia examined over 1800 older adults, revealing that 6.4% experienced both frailty and malnutrition, with an additional 11.3% having prefrailty and malnutrition.
- Factors like older age, poor self-reported health, chronic illnesses, multiple medications, and social challenges were linked to a higher likelihood of having both conditions, highlighting the need for early detection and targeted interventions.
