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) |
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Pages (from-to) | 347-366 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | Journal of Aging and Health |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
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