Prognostic effect of body mass index to mortality in Korean older persons.

Haksun KimJong Lull YoonAeyoung LeeYujin JungMee Y KimJung J ChoYoung S Ju

Published in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2017)

A high BMI is not associated with increased mortality in older adults aged ≥65 years, whereas a lower BMI is associated with an increased mortality risk in later life in this population. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2018; 18: 538-546.

Keyphrases

body mass index
physical activity
weight gain
cardiovascular events
risk factors
type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
community dwelling
weight loss