Factors associated with malnutrition among head and neck cancer in-patients before radiotherapy in National Cancer Institute, Putrajaya

• Main Authors: Neoh, May Kay, Abu Zaid, Zalina, Abdul Rahman, Zuwariah, Jamhuri, Norshariza, Kahairudin, Zuliehaiza, Ahmad Samwil, Siti Noraini, Abdullah, Aeininhayatey, Ho, Chiou Yi, Haniff Lai, Betti Sharina, Ng, Wai Han, Mohammad, Aini Masitah, Md Yusop, Nor Baizura, Ibrahim, Zuriati, Mat Daud, Zulfitri 'Azuan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Persatuan Pemakanan Malaysia 2020
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/88967/1/ABSTRACT.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/88967/; https://nutriweb.org.my/mjn/2020.php

Introduction: Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients are often malnourished during diagnosis and before treatment. This study determined the prevalence of malnutrition and factors associated with malnutrition among HNC patients. Methods: A crosssectional study among HNC in-patients before radiotherapy...