We often celebrate Singapore for its vibrant food culture, yet many older adults continue to face hidden malnutrition behind closed doors. Beyond being a medical issue with serious consequences, malnutrition reflects deeper, interconnected challenges — financial pressures, social isolation, functional limitations and cultural habits that shape how seniors eat. These everyday realities often go unseen.
Hear from Dean, Prof Teo Yik Ying, as he explains why malnutrition among older adults is on the rise and why addressing it must become a core part of Singapore’s national health strategy.
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