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Study Reveals Alarming Malnutrition Rates Among Singapore Seniors
10/20/2025
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Story summary
- A study by National University Health System (NUHS) shows significant malnutrition risks among Singapore's seniors.
- One in ten older adults without frailty signs are malnourished, and the rate rises to one in seven at National University Hospital (NUH).
- Reduced appetite, chronic illnesses, and financial constraints contribute to malnutrition.
- By 2030, about 24% of Singaporeans will be 65+, prompting government dietary initiatives aimed at reducing salt and fat intake.
