Relationship between body mass index and different domains of disability in older persons: the 3C study.

S LarrieuK PérèsL LetenneurC BerrJ F DartiguesK RitchieB FévrierA AlpérovitchP Barberger-Gateau

Published in: International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders : journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity (2005)

These results are in favor of a strong association between obesity and the three domains of disability and incontinence. Weaker relationships between underweight and disability were observed. Results suggest that maintaining a BMI in the healthy range could contribute to independence in activities of daily living.

Keyphrases

multiple sclerosis
weight gain
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
body mass index
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weight loss
physical activity
community dwelling