Does Obesity Increase the Risk and Severity of Falls in People Aged 60 Years and Older? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Observational Studies

Abstract Background Recent investigations suggest that obesity may be associated with an increased risk of falls; however, this theory has yet to be definitively confirmed. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the strength of the association between obesity and falls, multiple falls, fa...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences Biological sciences and medical sciences, 2020-04, Vol.75 (5), p.952-960
Hauptverfasser:	G R Neri, Silvia, S Oliveira, Juliana, B Dario, Amabile, M Lima, Ricardo, Tiedemann, Anne
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Accidental Falls Aged Aged, 80 and over Falls Fractures Hip Humans Meta-analysis Middle Aged Obesity Obesity - complications Observational studies Observational Studies as Topic Older people Quality control Risk assessment Risk Factors Severity of Illness Index Systematic review
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