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A study on association of nutritional status of the elderly with immune function, infectious diseases and metabolic disorders of Mumbai city
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Sakina Mithaiwala , Dr. Rekha Battalwar
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Elderly population, Nutritional status, Immune function, Infections diseases, Metabolic disorders.
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Background: The global elderly population is growing rapidly, with Mumbai's elderly expected to reach 8.8% by 2030. Nutrition is crucial for their health, yet malnutrition persists due to socioeconomic factors and lifestyle changes. Aim: To study the association of nutritional status of the elderly with immune function, infectious diseases and metabolic disorders of Mumbai city. Methodology:A cross-sectional study in Mumbai with 100 elderly participants aged 65 and above included anthropometric measurements, sociodemographic data, medical history, and validated tools like MNA, ISQ, ICC, and 24-hour dietary recall. SPSS software was used for analysis with Independent Sample Z-tests and Pearson’s correlation. Significant findings were determined with a p-value < 0.05. Results: The study identified 36% of participants as Obese Grade 1 and 26% as Overweight, with males having higher average weight (p=0.012). Females exhibited more hypertension and autoimmune disorders (p=0.035 and p=0.003), while 50% were malnourished and 44% at risk, with females showing higher magnesium and zinc intakes (p=0.001). Additionally, males reported more gums and nosebleeds with higher ISQ scores (p=0.005), and a higher prevalence of 'Other Infections' (p=0.023), with energy intake and protein inadequacy, indicating that more males had inadequate protein intake (p=0.013) and lower energy intake (p<0.001) compared to females. Females were more likely than males to meet the recommended fiber intake (p=0.000). Conclusion: In conclusion, the study highlights the urgent need for nutritional interventions and health education among Mumbai's elderly. There were elevated rates of malnutrition, weakened immune systems, and infections were high, calling for targeted interventions. Females had more hypertension, autoimmune issues, and better nutrition; males lacked enough protein and energy, facing gum/nosebleed problems and infections. These findings stress the need for tailored interventions based on gender and age.
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"A study on association of nutritional status of the elderly with immune function, infectious diseases and metabolic disorders of Mumbai city", IJNRD - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (www.IJNRD.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.9, Issue 6, page no.c619-c631, June-2024, Available :https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2406258.pdf
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Volume 9 Issue 6, June-2024
Pages : c619-c631
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