Oral Health

The Link between Malnutrition and Poor Oral Health in Older Adults

Malnutrition among Older Adults in the U.S.Malnutrition is a growing and urgent problem among older Americans. It contributes to poor health outcomes and greater healthcare costs, and threatens the independence and well-being of older adults.1-5 In 2010 the economic burden of disease-associated malnutrition in the United States (U.S.) was over $155 billion/year, with over $51 billion of that attri...