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Homeless and older veterans may be at risk for malnutrition and food insecurity
N. Lutwak, C. Dill
Popul Health Manag
Popul Health Manag
The recent article by Phipps et al. emphasizes the importance of patients’ access to adequate and appropriate food. Unmet food needs may worsen existing health conditions and lead to more frequent hospital admissions as well as increased health care costs. The authors highlight that the availability of adequate nutritional food is a major population health issue.
Lutwak N, Dill C. Homeless and older veterans may be at risk for malnutrition and food insecurity. Popul Health Manag. 2017;20(5):419. PMID: 28384012. DOI: 10.1089/pop.2017.0006.