Younger adults on hemodialysis at risk for food insecurity-linked hospitalization

Younger adults on in-center hemodialysis may face higher risk for food insecurity-linked hospitalization than their older counterparts, researchers found.“Food insecurity is common among people receiving in-center hemodialysis, and it increases risk of electrolyte- or fluid-related hospitalizations,” Kathryn S. Taylor, PhD, MPH, RN, assistant professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, told Healio. “This may be because people experiencing food insecurity miss hemodialysis treatments more often. Also, food insecurity may increase all-causeRead More