Relationship Among Body Fat Percentage, Body Mass Index, and All-Cause Mortality

Background: Prior mortality studies have concluded that elevated body mass index (BMI) may improve survival. These studies were limited because they did not measure adiposity directly. Objective: To examine associations of BMI and body fat percentage (separately and together) with mortality. Design: Observational study. Setting: Manitoba, Canada. Participants: Adults aged 40 years or older referred for bone mineral density (BMD) testing....