Effect of body mass on future long-term care use.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity is a known predictor of disability and functional limitations, and, in turn, of health care use. In this study, we aim to explore whether obesity is also a significant risk factor for future long-term care use, overall and by type of care.

Methods

We use multinomial logistic regression analysis on data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) for individuals aged 65 and older between 2002 and 2011. Selection issues are tackled using the rich set of control variables, exploiting the data's longitudinal structure and accounting for loss to follow-up (including death). Control factors include health-related behaviours (physical activity, alcohol and tobacco consumption), functional limitations (related to ADLs, iADLs and mobility) and specific exi

SUBMITTER: Nizalova O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7433070 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature