NNutrients4/24/2026

Nutritional and Age-Related Challenges in Older Adults from Sub-Saharan Africa and Potential Strategies to Promote Healthy Aging Amongst Them: A Systematic Review

Background/Objectives: Aging is associated with physiological, biochemical, and psychosocial changes that can significantly affect nutritional status and overall health. In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), older adults face unique age-related challenges that may compromise healthy aging, yet evidence remains fragmented. This systematic review synthesized the existing literature on the nutritional status, age-related challenges, and strategies to promote healthy aging of older adults in SSA. Methods: A