Journal article
Age-appropriate BMI cut-points for cardiometabolic health risk: a cross-sectional analysis of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Abstract
ObjectivesBody composition changes that occur with aging pose unique health risks to older adults. The current World Health Organization (WHO) body mass index (BMI) cut-points may not accurately reflect health risks in older adults (65+). Prior findings suggest those classified as overweight may be conferred survival advantages. This study aims to define age-specific BMI cut-points for adults (45–64, 65–74, and 75–85 years) associated with …
Authors
Javed AA; Ma J; Anderson LN; Mayhew AJ; So HY; Griffith LE; Gilsing A; Raina P
Journal
International Journal of Obesity, Vol. 46, No. 5, pp. 1027–1035
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
May 2022
DOI
10.1038/s41366-022-01069-4
ISSN
0307-0565