Is dynapenic abdominal obesity a risk factor for cardiovascular mortality? A competing risk analysis.

Paula Camila RamírezDayane Capra de OliveiraRoberta de Oliveira MáximoAline Fernanda de SouzaMariane Marques LuizMaicon Luís Bicigo DelinocenteAndrew SteptoeCesar de OliveiraTiago da Silva Alexandre

Published in: Age and ageing (2023)

Dynapenic abdominal obesity is associated with cardiovascular mortality, with a larger effect size compared to dynapenia alone in individuals older than 50 years. Thus, prevention strategies and clinical interventions that enable mitigating the harmful effects of these conditions should be adopted to diminish such risk.

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
type diabetes
cardiovascular events
physical activity
weight gain
high fat diet induced
risk factors
cardiovascular disease
community dwelling