The importance of the coding of hospital malnutrition in the health strategy of the European Union: a Spanish contribution Importancia de la codificación de la desnutrición hospitalaria en la estrategia de salud de la Unión Europea: una aportación española

Malnutrition related to illness and inadequate nutrition remains a matter of relevant interest in the member countries of the European Union because of its elevated prevalence and high costs. It is estimated to affect 30 million patients and cost 170 billion euros annually. The 2008-2013 strategy &q...

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Main Authors: J. Álvarez, M. León, M. Planas, A. García de Lorenzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arán Ediciones, S. L. 2010-12-01
Series:Nutrición Hospitalaria
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Online Access:http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0212-16112010000600001