A study published in Rheumatology found that 43% of patients with systemic sclerosis are malnourished, with 33% exhibiting severe malnutrition. Factors associated with malnutrition included older age, higher disease severity, diffuse cutaneous SSc, and various comorbidities. Malnutrition was diagnosed based on weight loss, BMI, and muscle atrophy using the GLIM criteria. Those with malnutrition had worse survival rates and lower quality of life scores. The study emphasizes the importance of diagnosing malnutrition in patients with SSc and implementing interventions to optimize their nutritional status and improve overall health outcomes. Further research is needed to determine effective nutritional interventions for these patients.
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More than 40% of patients with systemic sclerosis malnourished
