Temporal trends and demographic influences on protein-energy malnutrition in China: a comprehensive analysis from 1990 to 2021
Although the overall health burden of PEM in China has improved, rising incidence and prevalence among older adults highlight the need for age- and sex-targeted nutritional interventions. Proactive strategies are essential to sustain progress and address emerging demographic risks.
Authors
- Hui Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1278-4351)
- Rui Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3191-0528)
- Zengqing Guo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9645-5186)
- Bijuan Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9817-7220)
- Zhouwei Zhan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3657-6365)
- Erhui Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6420-2933)
- Xiaojie Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7748-1541)
- Jiami Yu
Institutions
- Fujian Medical University (CN)
- Fujian Provincial Cancer Hospital (CN)
- Union Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-05-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1583740
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.36