compromised immune system can occur with age. /
Incidences of infectious diseases increase.
GI Tract.
Slow motility resulting in constipation. /
Atrophic gastritis impairs digestive and absorption of nutrients due to stomach inflammation, bacteria overgrowth, and a lack of hydrochloride acid and intrinsic factor. /
Dysphagia is defined as difficulties in swallowing and can result in nutritional deficiencies.