Obesity in Caucasian Seniors on the Rise: Is It Truly Harmful? Results of the PolSenior2 Study.

ABSTRACT: Obesity is associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality; however, data suggest that in old age, obesity is not detrimental. The study’s objective was to verify whether obesity frequency still increases in Polish Caucasian seniors and to verify the “obesity paradox”. Five thousand and fifty-seven community-dwelling individuals aged ≥ 65 years completed a detailed medical questionnaire, underwent measurements of the body mass index (BMI) and the waist circumference (WC), and an evaluation of physical and cognitive performances. Over a decade, general obesity increased by 2.1%, mostly due to a 3.9% increase in men. Abdominal obesity increased by 1.0%, mainly due to males, in whom it increased by 3.9%. Obesity increased the risk of several aging-related diseases, but this effec

SUBMITTER: Puzianowska-Kuznicka M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9658066 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature