An observational study of 453 older hospital patients linked obesity combined with low muscle mass and strength to poorer daily functioning at discharge.An observational study of 453 older hospital patients linked obesity combined with low muscle mass and strength to poorer daily functioning at discharge.
Within 28 days, 14.8% of hip-fracture patients with nutritional risk died, compared with 5.2% of those with normal nutritional status.Within 28 days, 14.8% of hip-fracture patients with nutritional risk died, compared with 5.2% of those with normal nutritional status.