Understanding the Percentage of Patients Admitted to the Hospital at Risk of Malnutrition
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Between 20% and 50% of patients are at risk of malnutrition upon hospital admission, a figure that highlights a significant and persistent challenge in patient care. Despite being a well-documented problem, hospital malnutrition remains widely underdiagnosed and undertreated, leading to higher morbidity, increased healthcare costs, and longer hospital stays.
