
Surge in Malnutrition Deaths Raises Alarms in U.S.
Detroit, MI, January 23, 2026 Malnutrition-related deaths in the United States have alarmingly increased, more than doubling since 2018. In 2022, around 20,500 fatalities were attributed to malnutrition, with older adults being the most affected demographic. Detroit, in particular, faces challenges in health access and education that need urgent attention to








