Press Conference: “Malnutrition: An Underestimated Risk – Facts, Figures, and Solutions”

Date: November 12, 2024
Time: 11:00 – 12:00 CET
Location: Online
Register: HERE

Malnutrition among hospitalized patients is a silent but severe threat affecting nearly 30% of individuals in German clinics. This pressing yet often overlooked issue not only endangers countless lives but also contributes to substantial healthcare costs. To address this growing concern, the DGEM (German Society for Nutritional Medicine) will host a press conference during Malnutrition Awareness Week 2024, highlighting the latest data on disease-related malnutrition, its impact, and urgently needed solutions.

Key Topics

This one-hour online press conference will bring together experts in the field to review the current state of malnutrition in healthcare. Key topics will include:

• Current Statistics and Impact: DGEM representatives will provide the latest data on malnutrition rates among patients in German hospitals, drawing attention to the extensive health risks and economic burden caused by inadequate nutritional care.
• Need for Actionable Measures: The conference will make a case for immediate interventions in patient care standards, including:
  • Mandatory Screenings for malnutrition to identify at-risk patients early on.
  • Individualized Nutrition Therapy that meets each patient’s unique needs.
  • Nutrient-Rich Hospital Meals that actively support patients’ recovery and health outcomes.

Why Addressing Malnutrition is Essential

Inadequate nutrition among hospitalized patients is a problem that affects recovery rates, complicates medical conditions, and leads to extended hospital stays. DGEM experts argue that it is high time to make nutrition screening and tailored care a standard practice, ensuring that every patient receives meals that aid in their recovery.

Join this press conference to learn more about how Germany can better support its patients and make malnutrition prevention a healthcare priority. Let’s work together to ensure malnutrition in our hospitals is finally treated with the attention it deserves!