Nutritional Assessment for Liver Cirrhosis Patients in Yemen/Sana'a 2021

Abstract

This cross-sectional study assessed the nutritional status of 60 patients with liver cirrhosis admitted to hospitals and clinics in Sana'a, Yemen, using the Subjective Global Assessment tool and laboratory findings. Most patients were mildly to moderately malnourished, while a smaller proportion were severely malnourished. The study emphasizes early nutritional screening and attention to the nutritional needs of patients with liver cirrhosis.