Physical Characteristics Vary According to Body Mass Index in Japanese Community-Dwelling Elderly Women

Physical Characteristics Vary According to Body Mass Index in Japanese Community-Dwelling Elderly Women

Background: Body mass index (BMI) is related to health in the elderly. The purpose of this study was to investigate the physical characteristics in underweight, overweight, and obese Japanese community-dwelling elderly women compared to normal-weight elderly women. Methods: The study participants in...

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Main Authors: Koji Nonaka, Shin Murata, Kayoko Shiraiwa, Teppei Abiko, Hideki Nakano, Hiroaki Iwase, Koichi Naito, Jun Horie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:Geriatrics
Subjects:
balance
body mass index
elderly
mobility
muscle strength
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/3/4/87

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