Add to ORKGAs the number of older adults increases rapidly, the national epidemic of obesity is also affecting our aging population. This is particularly concerning given the numerous health risks and increased costs associated with this condition. Weight management is extremely important for older adults given the risks associated with abdominal adiposity, which is a typical fat redistribution during aging, and the prevalence of comorbid conditions in this age group. However, approaches to weight loss must be considered critically given the dangers of sarcopenia (a condition that occurs when muscle mass and quality are lost), the increased risk of hip fracture with weight loss, and the association between reduced mortality and increased BMI in older ...
The prevalence of obesity is rising progressively, even among older age groups. By the year 2030-203...
There is insufficient evidence on the impact of abdominal obesity (AO) on mortality in older adults....
This is the final version. Available on open access from Springer via the DOI in this record. PURPOS...
Purpose of reviewObesity in the older adult is a burgeoning health epidemic that leads to increased ...
Obesity in older adults affects not only morbidity and mortality but, importantly, quality of life a...
Our population is ageing, and obesity is increasing in the elderly bringing massive and rapidly chan...
Obesity causes serious medical complications and impairs quality of life. Moreover, in older persons...
The prevalence of individuals who are overweight or obese is growing exponentially in the United Sta...
Obesity prevalence is growing progressively even among older age groups. Controversy exists about th...
Obesity causes serious medical complications and impairs quality of life. Moreover, in older persons...
Background: A key issue in the treatment of obesity in older adults is whether the health benefits o...
The prevalence of obesity is rising progressively, even among older age groups. By the year 2030-203...
OBJECTIVE: To study the medical and financial outcomes associated with surgery in elderly obese pati...
Obesity causes serious medical complications and impairs quality of life. Moreover, in older persons...
The number of adults 65 years and older is increasing worldwide and will represent the 20% of the po...
The prevalence of obesity is rising progressively, even among older age groups. By the year 2030-203...
There is insufficient evidence on the impact of abdominal obesity (AO) on mortality in older adults....
This is the final version. Available on open access from Springer via the DOI in this record. PURPOS...
Purpose of reviewObesity in the older adult is a burgeoning health epidemic that leads to increased ...
Obesity in older adults affects not only morbidity and mortality but, importantly, quality of life a...
Our population is ageing, and obesity is increasing in the elderly bringing massive and rapidly chan...
Obesity causes serious medical complications and impairs quality of life. Moreover, in older persons...
The prevalence of individuals who are overweight or obese is growing exponentially in the United Sta...
Obesity prevalence is growing progressively even among older age groups. Controversy exists about th...
Obesity causes serious medical complications and impairs quality of life. Moreover, in older persons...
Background: A key issue in the treatment of obesity in older adults is whether the health benefits o...
The prevalence of obesity is rising progressively, even among older age groups. By the year 2030-203...
OBJECTIVE: To study the medical and financial outcomes associated with surgery in elderly obese pati...
Obesity causes serious medical complications and impairs quality of life. Moreover, in older persons...
The number of adults 65 years and older is increasing worldwide and will represent the 20% of the po...
The prevalence of obesity is rising progressively, even among older age groups. By the year 2030-203...
There is insufficient evidence on the impact of abdominal obesity (AO) on mortality in older adults....
This is the final version. Available on open access from Springer via the DOI in this record. PURPOS...