The association between weight fluctuation and all-cause mortality: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many observational studies have reported an association between weight fluctuation and all-cause mortality. However, the conclusions obtained from these studies have been unclear.

Objective

The current meta-analysis aimed to clarify the association between weight fluctuation and all-cause mortality.

Data source

We electronically searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science for articles reporting an association between weight fluctuation and all-cause mortality that were published before April 30, 2018.

Study appraisal and synthesis methods

The methodological quality of each study was appraised using the modified Newcastle Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale. The hazard ratios (HRs) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were extracted from the i

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6824662 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature