Article
Associations of anthropometric-related phenotypes with functional and clinical outcomes in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional analysis of ELSI-Brazil.
BMC geriatrics - 25 Jun 2026
de Arruda Campos Benjamim Raquel, Costa-Pereira Jarson P, da Silva Clécia Alves, de Oliveira Tito Borba Anna Karla, de Albuquerque Melo Hugo Moura, de Oliveira Marques Ana Paula
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Obesity remains a major public health concern, particularly among older adults. These concerns are further amplified by the challenges associated with its diagnosis. In this context, anthropometry remains the most practical and widely used method to "identify" obesity. In population-based studies, body mass index (BMI) is commonly accepted; however, its use remains debatable, especially in older...
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- Humans
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Brazil
- Female
- Aged
- Male