World Nutrition Journal
Vol. 9 No. S1 (2025): Vol. 9 No. S1 (2025): Selected conference proceedings of the Nutri Symposium 2

High prevalence of malnutrition among hospitalized patients at Kabupaten Bekasi general hospital: A critical need for early nutritional screening

Maharani, Ni Ketut Ayu (Unknown)
Kusaeri, Yuliyana (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Sep 2025

Abstract

Malnutrition in hospitals is a critical concern that significantly impacts health outcomes, yet there is a lack of recent prevalence data in Indonesia. Objective: This author initiated a study at Bekasi District Hospital, aiming to enhance awareness of malnutrition screening and assessment. Prompt nutritional interventions within the first 24 hours of hospitalization are crucial to prevent deterioration in nutritional status, reduce morbidity and mortality, shorten hospital stays, and lower healthcare costs.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

WNJ

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Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

Description

World Nutrition Journal was founded in 2016 as the official journal of Indonesian Nutrition Association. It aims to publish high quality articles in the field of community, clinical, and critical care aspects of nutrition sciences. World Nutrition Journal (abbreviated: W Nutr J) is an English ...