Metabolic Health Status and the Obesity Paradox in Older Adults.

Volume: 35, Issue: 3, Pages: 161 - 176
Published: Aug 25, 2016
Abstract
The explanation for reduced mortality among older persons with overweight or class I obesity compared to those of desirable weight remains unclear. Our objective was to investigate the joint effects of body mass index (BMI) and metabolic health status on all-cause mortality in a cohort of advanced age. Adults aged 74 ± 4.7 (mean ± SD) years at baseline (n = 4551) were categorized according to BMI (18.5–24.9, 25.0–29.9, 30.0–34.9, and...
Paper Details
Title
Metabolic Health Status and the Obesity Paradox in Older Adults.
Published Date
Aug 25, 2016
Volume
35
Issue
3
Pages
161 - 176
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