Being Malnourished as an Adult: Treatment and Solutions Possibilities

Abstract: This paper delves into the causes, effects, and treatment of adult malnutrition, highlighting its impact on individual health and broader societal implications. It explores various forms of malnutrition, including wasting, stunting, and undernutrition, detailing how factors such as poverty, limited healthcare access, and nutritional ignorance contribute to its prevalence. The paper also discusses the physical and psychological consequences of malnutrition, which can severely impair daily functioning and quality of life. Treatment strategies are examined, ranging from dietary adjustments to advanced medical interventions like feeding tubes and intravenous nutrition. The study underscores the need for early intervention and comprehensive care, advocating for enhanced public health policies and education to effectively combat malnutrition and its extensive ramifications.​​

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