Helen Chan & Winnie K.W. So
Helen Chan is an Associate Professor at The Nethersole School of Nursing, Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Associate Professor (by courtesy), CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing. Her research works focus on the wellbeing of older adults, in particular related to care ethics and end-of-life care.
Winnie K.W. So is an Associate Professor at The Nethersole School of Nursing, Chinese University of Hong Kong. Her research interests include health promotion and early detection of cancer and chronic diseases for the disadvantaged groups, supportive care needs and quality of life among cancer patients and survivors.
Winnie K.W. So is an Associate Professor at The Nethersole School of Nursing, Chinese University of Hong Kong. Her research interests include health promotion and early detection of cancer and chronic diseases for the disadvantaged groups, supportive care needs and quality of life among cancer patients and survivors.
The hidden problem of malnutrition among older adults in developed regions
The prevalence of older adults at risk of malnutrition or who are malnourished in an affluent society is comparable to the prevalence in economies where food insecurity prevails, according to a new study in BMC Geriatrics. In this blog post, the authors of this study discuss their findings and suggest ways to address this complex issue.
The WHO definition of malnutrition includes deficiencies and excesses in the intake of nutrients and/or micronutrients, resulting in undernutrition and overweight, respectively. Malnutrition is a global issue, with evidence showing that undernutrition and overnutrition coexist across lower and higher income countries. Although a life-course approach has been proposed to address the phenomenon of the double burden of malnutrition, the issue receives little attention in the older population.
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