Variations in body mass index among older Americans: The roles of social and lifestyle factors

Sang Nam Ahn; Joseph R. Sharkey; Matthew Lee Smith; Marcia G. Ory; Charles D. Phillips

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Variations in body mass index among older Americans: The roles of social and lifestyle factors

Sang Nam Ahn, Joseph R. Sharkey, Matthew Lee Smith, Marcia G. Ory, Charles D. Phillips

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Abstract

Objectives: To investigate the correlates of body mass index (BMI) among a national sample of older adults in the United States. Method: Data used in these analyses were part of the 2003-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Generalized ordered logistic regression was used to analyze difference between normal weight, overweight, moderately obese, and severely obese adults (n = 1,143) above the age of 65 years. Results: A higher BMI was more common among those with greater activities of daily living (ADL) limitations, greater use of prescription medicines (≥7), greater number of cardiovascular-related disorders (1 or ≥2), and those aged 65 to 74 years. Discussion: The findings acknowledge relationships between health characteristics, disability, and BMI among a national sample of older adults. These results suggest that prevention and management of health conditions, basic ADL, and BMI may be reasonable targets for intervention.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	347-366
Number of pages	20
Journal	Journal of Aging and Health
Volume	23
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0898264310382657
State	Published - Mar 2011

Keywords

ADL limitations
Caloric intake
Cardiovascularrelated disorders
Obesity
Physical activity
Ses

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Health(social science)
Sociology and Political Science
Life-span and Life-course Studies

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