View Investigation And Management Of Unintentional Weight Loss In Older Adults PNG. Mcminn j, steel c, bowman a. Unintentional weight loss in persons older than 65 years is associated with increased morbidity and mortality.
This leaflet lists some of the more common causes of unintentional weight loss. Unintentional weight loss is often the result of an underlying chronic medical condition. European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology.
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T900470, unintentional weight loss in older adults; An unexplained weight loss of 10 pounds or more should be investigated by a doctor. Weight loss and nutritional issues in older adults and weight loss or inadequate weight gain in children and adolescents is discussed separately. Smith k, greenwood c, payette h, alibhai s.