Depression and malnutrition in old adulthood

depression Nutritional Status Homes for the Aged

Authors

  • Alba Borrayo Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala., Guatemala
  • Danielle Fernández Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala., Guatemala
  • Eddy Barrientos Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala., Guatemala
  • Kevin Mendoza
    kevinmendoza67@gmail.com
    Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala., Guatemala
  • Aida Barrera Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala., Guatemala
December 30, 2017

Objective: To determine the association between depression and nutritional status in people found in thirteen private care institutions for the elderly in Guatemala City and the municipality of Mixco, during May and June of 2017.