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Malnutrition Crisis: 20,500 Deaths in U.S. Since 2018

9/13/2025

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Malnutrition Awareness Week emphasizes malnutrition as a critical public health concern in the U.S., including Midland, Texas.
It includes undernutrition, overnutrition, and nutrient imbalances, impacting physical and cognitive health.
A 2019 study revealed that 30-50% of hospitalized adults are malnourished or at risk.
Malnutrition-related deaths increased from 9,300 in 2018 to 20,500 in 2022, with over 34 million Americans experiencing food insecurity.
Midland Memorial Hospital screens patients for malnutrition, while local organizations enhance nutrition education and food access.

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Story summary

Malnutrition Awareness Week emphasizes malnutrition as a critical public health concern in the U.S., including Midland, Texas.
It includes undernutrition, overnutrition, and nutrient imbalances, impacting physical and cognitive health.
A 2019 study revealed that 30-50% of hospitalized adults are malnourished or at risk.
Malnutrition-related deaths increased from 9,300 in 2018 to 20,500 in 2022, with over 34 million Americans experiencing food insecurity.
Midland Memorial Hospital screens patients for malnutrition, while local organizations enhance nutrition education and food access.