Anthropometric measures change and quality of life in elderly people: a longitudinal population-based study in Southern Brazil.

Purpose: To analyze the effects of anthropometric measures change on quality of life (QoL) in elderly, using measured anthropometric data on body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC).Method: Population-based cohort study investigating a sample of elderly (≥60) assessed in 2009 (n = 1705) an...

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Published in:Quality of Life Research Vol. 25; no. 12; pp. 3057 - 3067
Main Authors: Tessari, Ana, Giehl, Maruí, Schneider, Ione, González-Chica, David, Tessari, Ana Aparecida, Giehl, Maruí Weber Corseuil, Schneider, Ione Jayce Ceola, González-Chica, David Alejandro
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Published: Springer Nature Dec2016
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