Effect of co-morbidity on the association of high body mass index with walking limitation among men and women aged 55 years and older.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Obesity among older persons is rapidly increasing, thus affecting their mobility negatively. The aim of this study was to examine the association of high body mass index (BMI) with walking limitation, and the effect of obesity-related diseases on this association. METHODS: In a...

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Published in:Aging Clinical & Experimental Research Vol. 19; no. 4; pp. 277 - 284
Main Authors: Stenholm S, Sainio P, Rantanen T, Alanen E, Koskinen S
Format: clinical trial research Journal Article
Published: Springer Nature Aug2007
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