High nutrition risk related to dietary intake is associated with an increased risk of hospitalisation and mortality for older Māori: LiLACS NZ
2018
Authors
Sylvia M. North, Carol A. Wham, Ruth Teh, Simon A. Moyes, Anna Rolleston, Ngaire Kerse
Abstract
To investigate the association between domains of nutrition risk with hospitalisations and mortality for New Zealand Māori and non‐Māori in advanced age.
Nutrition risk among older Māori is identifiable and treatable. Effort is needed to engage relevant community and whānau (family) support to ensure older Māori have food security and cultural food practices are met.
Publication Link
https://doi.org/10.1111/1753-6405.12793
