The Curvilinear Effect of BMI on Functional Health - Evidence of the Long-Running German Ageing Survey

The Curvilinear Effect of BMI on Functional Health - Evidence of the Long-Running German Ageing Survey

Aims: We aimed at determining the effect of BMI on functional health among older Germans longitudinally. Methods: Data from four waves (2002-2014) of the German Ageing Survey (‘Deutscher Alterssurvey'; DEAS), a representative sample of community-dwelling individuals aged 40 years and above, wer...

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Main Authors: André Hajek, Hans-Helmut König
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2017-06-01
Series:Obesity Facts
Subjects:
Functional health
BMI
Curvilinear effect
Physical functioning
Longitudinal study
Online Access:http://prod.karger.com/Article/FullText/471486

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