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Functional disability, malnutrition and psychological well-being among older individuals: A cross-sectional study in Lalitpur, Nepal

Source: medRxiv • Published: 12 Nov 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from medRxiv.

A cross-sectional study found high disability, malnutrition risk, and poor well-being.

Functional disability, malnutrition and psychological well-being among older individuals: A cross-sectional study in Lalitpur, Nepal
Key Takeaways
  • ADL disability was 34.7% and was higher in women.
  • IADL impairment was 47.8% in the community sample.
  • MNA found 13% malnourished and 45% at risk.
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