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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 Urano
Published 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; ••: ••-••.
Keyphrases
  • body mass index
  • long term care
  • skeletal muscle
  • body weight
  • physical activity
  • type diabetes