Body mass index and physical frailty among older Mexican Americans: Findings from an 18-year follow up.

Megan RutherfordBrian DownerChih-Ying LiLin-Na ChouSoham Al Snih

Published in: PloS one (2022)

Mexican American older adults with BMIs in the underweight or obesity category II/morbid obesity were at higher odds of frailty over time. This indicates that maintaining a healthy weight in this population may prevent future frailty.

Keyphrases

weight loss
physical activity
weight gain
insulin resistance
bariatric surgery
metabolic syndrome
community dwelling
type diabetes
high fat diet induced
body mass index
mental health
current status
adipose tissue
obese patients