Defining anthropometric thresholds (mid-arm circumference and calf circumference) in older adults residing in the community: a cross-sectional analysis using data from the population representative Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI DAD).

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To identify factors associated with malnutrition (undernutrition and overnutrition) and determine appropriate cut-off values for mid-arm circumference (MAC) and calf circumference (CC) among community-dwelling Indian older adults.

Design

Data from the first wave of harmonised diagnostic assessment of dementia for Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI-DAD) were used. Various sociodemographic factors, comorbidities, geriatric syndromes, childhood financial and health status were included. Anthropometric measurements included body mass index (BMI), MAC and CC.

Setting

Nationally representative cohort study including 36 Indian states and union territories.

Participants

4096 older adults aged >60 years from LASI DAD.

Outcome measures

The outcome

SUBMITTER: Bhagwasia M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10753742 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature