Podcast

Impact of Pandemics on Older Adults

Publication Date: 31 March 2020

Presenter(s): Nicolaas Deutz, MD, PhD

Location: Columbus, OH, USA

In this 14-minute episode, Nicolaas Deutz, MD, PhD, discusses why older adults are more vulnerable during pandemics like COVID-19, and explains the preventative steps they and society can take to reduce the risk of falling ill, or to help combat the virus if they do. Dr Deutz focuses on the recommendations and best practices ESPEN—the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism—recently published on the nutritional management of individuals with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

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Presenter Bio(s):

Nicolaas Deutz, MD, PhD

Center for Translational Research in Aging & Longevity
Department of Health & Kinesiology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX, USA

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