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The prevalence of obesity in the older population has been on the rise, and now poses a major global threat in both developed and developing countries. Overall age-adjusted prevalence of obesity in the United States is estimated to be 35.0% among men and 40.4% among women (1).
19 wrz 2021 · While there are positive effects of obesity including increased energy reserve and prevention of malnutrition, protection from bone mineral density loss and osteoporosis, and delay in cognitive decline, there are also potential biases which may account for the obesity paradox seen in the elderly.
13 mar 2012 · In the adult population, obesity is associated with increased risk for early death, heart disease and stroke, type 2 diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders and disability. 1 1...
10 maj 2016 · Effect of obesity on life expectancy with and without cardiovascular disease (CVD) at age 55 years. Body mass index (BMI) categories: normal weight BMI is <25 kg m −2; overweight BMI is 25–30 ...
6 wrz 2012 · The link between obesity and all-cause mortality diminishes with increasing age and is greatly reduced or absent by the time individuals reach their mid-70s to early 80s. In older adults, obesity can be diagnosed easily and inexpensively using anthropometric measures.
21 maj 2021 · Although monogenic obesity is expressed in early life, family history of early onset obesity in an older individual can provide clues to genetic background , for example, pro-opiomelanocortin and melanocortin receptor mutations.
1 lis 2005 · Obesity causes serious medical complications and impairs quality of life. Moreover, in older persons, obesity can exacerbate the age-related decline in physical function and lead to frailty.
