3rd EDITION - Malnutrition
both health and social care 1. It is estimated that the cost of health and social care for a malnourished individual is three times greater than for a non-malnourished individual13: More hospital admissions/ readmissions Longer length of stay in hospital Greater healthcare needs in the community (more GP visits, care at home, antibiotics)
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