Prevalence and Influencing Factors of Malnutrition in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients in China: A Systematic Review

By:
Yanan Ban; Hailin Zhang; Qianqian Wei; Fei Chen; Xiaoyan Wen; Lixia Yin
Date:
2026

This study shows that malnutrition affects nearly half of maintenance hemodialysis patients (46.9%), driven by factors such as age, inflammation, dialysis adequacy, psychological health, and protein intake, highlighting the need for individualized nutritional interventions.