Malnutrition is a risk factor for early mortality in patients with TB, and it is also one of the common clinical signs in patients with active TB. Tuberculosis patients will appear the issue of malnutrition, malnutrition can lead to the aggravation of patients, forming a self-perpetuating cycle. With the improvement of peoples living standard and the progress of science, the problem of malnutrition attracts more and more attention. In order to effectively prevent and correct malnutrition in TB patients, this paper summarizes the influencing factors of malnutrition in TB patients, providing reference for subsequent health education and prevention and disposal of TB malnutrition.

Xueyi Li, Linpei Huang, Xing Lu, Yue Shi, Cuixian Yang. Progress in Influencing Factors Affecting Malnutrition in TB Patients. Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences (2025), Vol. 6, Issue 2: 10-15. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJMHS.2025.060202.

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