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Years of life with and without limitation in physical function and in activities of daily living by body mass index among older adults.

Md Ismail TarequeYasuhiko SaitoAngelique ChanAbhijit VisariaStefan MaRahul Malhotra
Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2019)
The increasing global prevalence of obesity may result in an increase in years of life with limitation in physical function and in ADLs at older ages. Older adults, their families and healthcare systems should be cognizant of this issue.
Keyphrases
  • body mass index
  • healthcare
  • physical activity
  • weight gain
  • metabolic syndrome
  • insulin resistance
  • type diabetes
  • weight loss
  • risk factors
  • middle aged
  • adipose tissue
  • community dwelling
  • skeletal muscle