BMI upon discharge from hospital and its relationship with survival: an observational study utilising linked patient records

Conclusions
There was little evidence to support current aspirational body mass index targets in the discharge population. Hospitals should ensure adequate nutrition especially among those with a reduced body mass index.

Source: JRSM - June 13, 2016 Category: UK Health Authors: Freemantle, N., Ray, D., Falcaro, M., McNulty, D., Shallcross, L., Wood, J., Pagano, D. Tags: Research Source Type: research