Malnutrition Mortality Among Older Adults by County and Race and/or Ethnicity in the United States, 2000-2019.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults are at an increased risk of malnutrition due to chronic diseases and social vulnerabilities. This study estimates protein-energy malnutrition mortality rates among adults aged 65-74 and ≥ 75 by race and ethnic population group and county.

Methods

We analyzed death data from the National Vital Statistics System and population data from the National Center for Health Statistics from 2000 to 2019. We calculated county-level mortality rates using small-area estimation methods, adjusting for misclassifications in death certificates. The primary outcome was deaths attributed to malnutrition. The exposures were to populations (American Indian/Alaskan Native [AIAN], Asian, Black, Hispanic/Latino, and White) and the county.

Results

From 2000 to 2019, ma

SUBMITTER: Camargo JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12460942 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature