Search for: [Abstract = "participation in the study was assessed based on the initial interviews and analysis of medical documentation. The following non\-inclusion criteria were implemented\:• lack of subject’s consent to participate in all stages of the study\;• active phase of neoplastic disease on course of chemo\- or radiotherapy\;• patient’s mental state hindering the interview or conscious consent to the study \(diagnosed with dementia\)\;• physical condition hindering anthropometric examination \(such as immobile patients, contraindication to lifting or amputation of both lower extremities\)\; • period of hospitalisation on the medical ward longer than 10 days.Ultimately, 202 \(100%\) people were assessed as eligible for the study, including 104 \(51.50%\) pe ople on medical ward and 98 \(48.50%\) people in care institutions.The study was conducted using the diagnostic poll method and the Paper and Pen Personal Interview technique. The questionnaire contained questions on lifestyle, socio\-economic status, diet, functional capability and health status. The study also comprised standard research tools including the Mini Nutritional Assessment \- full version \(MNA\-FV®\)\; The malnutrition risk scale \(SCALES\), abbreviated test assessing the risk of falling \(Tinetti\) and the Geriatric \; Depression Scale \(Yesavage\). Each subject was also given anthropometric measurement and a blood test for selected biochemical tests. T"]

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