Body-weight change and physical functioning among young old adults.

TitleBody-weight change and physical functioning among young old adults.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2004
AuthorsJenkins, KRahrig
JournalJ Aging Health
Volume16
Issue2
Pagination248-66
Date Published2004
ISSN Number0898-2643
Call Numberpubs_2004_Jenkins_JAH.pdf
KeywordsActivities of Daily Living, Aged, Body Weight, Demography, Exercise, Health Behavior, Humans, Movement Disorders, Socioeconomic factors
Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The main purpose of this study is to examine if body weight change is a potential risk factor for the onset of functional impairment across time among various functional domains.

METHODS: Using longitudinal data from the Health and Retirement Study, logistic regression models on the onset of functional impairment over three time points are estimated for young old adults.

RESULTS: Results indicate that weight gain is associated with greater risk of lower body mobility impairment. An increase in body mass index of greater than 5% increases the likelihood of the onset of lower body mobility functional impairment.

DISCUSSION: Study findings support the promotion of healthy weight management. Future studies in this area may want to investigate effective interventions that contribute to healthy weight maintenance among this cohort.
DOI10.1177/0898264303262626
User Guide Notes

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15030665?dopt=Abstract
Endnote Keywords

Body Mass Index/Health Physical
Endnote ID

12832
Alternate JournalJ Aging Health
Citation Key6940
PubMed ID15030665
Grant List5 T32 AG00221 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States