Accuracy of body mass index measurements in community-dwelling older Japanese people based on self-reported anthropometric data

Background and objectives: In an aging society, the maintenance of the oral function of the elderly is of importance for the delay or prevention of frailty and long-term care. In the present study, we focused on the maximum tongue pressure (MTP) value and analyzed the relationship between MTP and age, occlusal status, or body mass index (BMI). Materials and Methods: This one-center observatory study was conducted using a cohort consisting of 205 community-dwelling outpatients over 65 years old. The MTP values of all subjects were measured using a commercially available tongue pressure measurement device and statistically analyzed. In addition, the correlation between MTP value and BMI was analyzed. Results: The MTP value decreased with age, especially in subjects classified as Eichner B and C. The difference in occlusal status did not show any statistically significant influence on MTP value. The correlation between BMI and MTP value was indicated in the tested groups other than an age of 65–74 and Eichner A groups. Conclusions: Although MTP value decreased with age, the difference in occlusal status did not have an impact on MTP value. The correlation between BMI and MTP value was not shown in the youngest group or a group with sufficient occlusal units. The results presented in the present study may imply that, even if MTP is low, younger age and/or better occlusal status compensate for the inferior MTP value in the cohort studied.

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Influence of Age, Gender, and Body Mass Index on Balance and Mobility Performance in Indian Community-Dwelling Older People

Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics ◽

10.1080/02703181.2020.1818909 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-13

Author(s):

Rafi Mohammed ◽

A. S. K. Basha ◽

Shyam Jungade

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Older People ◽

Body Mass ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Indian Community ◽

Mobility Performance ◽

Community Dwelling Older People

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The relationship of waist circumference and body mass index to grey matter volume in community dwelling adults with mild obesity

Obesity Science & Practice ◽

10.1002/osp4.145 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 97-105 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Y. K. Hayakawa ◽

H. Sasaki ◽

H. Takao ◽

T. Yoshikawa ◽

N. Hayashi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Waist Circumference ◽

Body Mass ◽

Grey Matter ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Grey Matter Volume ◽

Matter Volume ◽

Relationship Of ◽

Mild Obesity ◽

The Relationship

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Determinants and Detection of Low Body Mass Index in Community-Dwelling Adults With Alzheimer's Disease

International Psychogeriatrics ◽

10.1017/s1041610200006220 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 87-98 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Michel Bédard ◽

D. William Molloy ◽

Rhonda Bell ◽

Judy A. Lever

Keyword(s):

Alzheimer’S Disease ◽

Alzheimer's Disease ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

At Risk ◽

Body Mass ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Assessment Protocol ◽

Geriatric Clinic ◽

Low Body Mass Index ◽

Low Bmi

Objective: To determine the proportion of older adults with Alzheimer's disease presenting to a geriatric clinic with low body mass index (BMI), the proportion of these individuals recognized by clinicians as malnourished, and what patients' characteristics and caregivers' and clinicians' impressions are associated with low BMI. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: An outpatient geriatric clinic located in a university-affiliated teaching hospital. Participants: 340 patients with Alzheimer's disease, average age 75 years. Measurements: Individuals with a BMI below 21 were considered at risk of malnutrition. Physical examination and medical information were obtained from patients and caregivers by clinicians using a standardized assessment protocol. Clinicians' impression regarding evidence of malnutrition was obtained. Results: Forty-six patients (16%) had a BMI below 21. Clinicians reported evidence of potential malnutrition in 11 patients, 8 of whom had a BMI below 21. Using logistic regression, we found that women were five times more likely to have a BMI below 21 than men, and that individuals with low cognition were twice as likely to have a BMI below 21 than individuals with higher cognition. Conclusion: The proportion of patients with Alzheimer's disease with a BMI below 21 is similar to that encountered in the general population aged 65+. However, clinicians have difficulty identifying persons at risk of malnutrition according to BMI status. Women with low cognition were at increased risk of having a low BMI. Improvement in the detection of malnutrition is desirable. Further exploration of causal links between cognition and malnutrition is required.

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An association between body mass index and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein concentrations is influenced by age in community-dwelling persons

Annals of Clinical Biochemistry International Journal of Laboratory Medicine ◽

10.1177/0004563212473445 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 50 (5) ◽

pp. 457-464 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

R. Kawamoto ◽

T. Kusunoki ◽

M. Abe ◽

K. Kohara ◽

T. Miki

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

High Sensitivity ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

C Reactive Protein ◽

Reactive Protein

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Cognitive Decline, Body Mass Index, and Waist Circumference in Community-Dwelling Elderly Participants

Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology ◽

10.1177/0891988716686832 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 30 (2) ◽

pp. 67-76 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Jorge Mario Rodríguez-Fernández ◽

Emily Danies ◽

José Martínez-Ortega ◽

William C. Chen

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Waist Circumference ◽

Cognitive Decline ◽

Body Mass ◽

Lean Mass ◽

The Elderly ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Nationally Representative ◽

Reduced Risk

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the association of body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and BMI and WC changes over time with cognitive decline in a nationally representative sample. Methods: A total of 5239 participants (≥65 years) were followed for 3 years as part of the National Health and Aging Trends Study. Cox proportional hazard regression was applied to model the risk of cognitive decline. Results: BMI, after adjusting for WC and main confounders, was associated with reduced risk of cognitive decline (hazard ratio [HR] 0.97 for each unit BMI increase, 0.95-0.99). After stratifying by gender and age, this effect remained significant among females and young elders ≤80 years. A BMI decrease and WC increase >10% over the study period were associated with increased risk of cognitive decline (HR 1.98, 1.16-3.38; HR 1.30, 1.04-1.62, respectively). Conclusion: In the elderly individuals, lean mass, as measured by BMI adjusted for WC, was associated with reduced risk of cognitive decline. Loss of lean mass and gain of fat mass, as measured by WC adjusted for BMI, were associated with elevated risk of cognitive decline.

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