Table 1 Prevalence of malnutrition among the older population of eastern Nepal
Nutritional status | Prevalence in females n (%) | Prevalence in males n (%) | Overall prevalence n (%) | 95% CI of overall prevalence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Malnutrition | 50 (31.6) | 34 (18.8) | 84 (24.8) | 20.21–29.30 |
At risk of malnutrition | 72 (45.6) | 96 (53.0) | 168 (49.6) | 44.29–54.91 |
Malnourished | 36 (22.8) | 51 (28.2) | 87 (25.6) | 21.06–30.34 |