The effect of middle- and old-age body mass index on short-term mortality in older people

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that weight loss for middle-aged obese persons is an important public health goal, as it reduces mortality risk. However, findings also show that heavier body weight in old age has no discernible effect on mortality risk, while the highest mortality risk was associated with low body mass index.

Middle age, Weight loss

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High body mass index does not predict mortality in older people: analysis of the longitudinal study of aging

Article Abstract:

Research on mortality risk indicates that obesity in older persons may be protective when compared with normal weights or thinness. Adjustments for functional status, health services utilization, and demographic factors still revealed a reduced mortality risk in obese elderly compared with normal.

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Severe elder obesity and 1-year diminished lower extremity physical performance in homebound older adults

Article Abstract:

A study on association between diminished lower extremity physical performance and severe obesity in homebound elder people based on body mass index is presented.

Science & research, Aged, Elderly, Human locomotion

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