Association between decreased neck circumference and impaired activities of daily living among older adults in long-term care.
Ryo SatoYohei SawayaMasahiro IshizakaTakahiro ShibaTamaki HiroseLu YinTomohiko UranoPublished in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2023)
Neck circumference is associated with age, skeletal muscle mass, and nutritional status. Furthermore, a decrease in neck circumference is suggested as an independent risk factor for ADL decline in older adults requiring long-term care. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2023; ••: ••-••.