Gender differences in weight-adjusted waist index in elderly inhabitants of a geriatric center

Gender differences in weight-adjusted waist index in elderly inhabitants of a geriatric center

Weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) represents a novel anthropometric measure for assessing obesity. Bearing in mind that there is insufficient data in the literature regarding gender differences in WWI values, the aim of the current study was to examine gender differences in WWI values among older ad...

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Veröffentlicht in:Folia Medica 2024-10, Vol.66 (5), p.692-698
Hauptverfasser: Huremović, Amila, Dervišević, Amela, Lepara, Orhan, Valjevac, Amina, Začiragić, Asija
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging
Blood pressure
Body fat
Body Mass Index
Body Weight
Diabetes
Exercise
Female
Gender differences
Geriatrics
Humans
Male
Males
Malnutrition
Mortality
Obesity
Obesity - epidemiology
Older people
Sex Factors
Waist Circumference
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Zusammenfassung:Weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) represents a novel anthropometric measure for assessing obesity. Bearing in mind that there is insufficient data in the literature regarding gender differences in WWI values, the aim of the current study was to examine gender differences in WWI values among older adults.
ISSN:0204-8043
1314-2143
DOI:10.3897/folmed.66.e136138