Between Illness and Hunger: The Food Crisis Affecting Patients in Ecuador
Between Illness and Hunger: Adequate nutrition is a cornerstone of patient care in hospital settings, essential not only for physical recovery but also for psychological well-being. When patients are malnourished, their ability to heal diminishes, complications increase, hospital stays lengthen, and in severe cases, mortality rises. Globally, studies have repeatedly highlighted the prevalence of malnutrition…
