Anthropometric patterns of adiposity, hypertension and diabetes mellitus in older adults of Viçosa, Brazil: A population‐based study

Abstract

Only the anthropometric pattern of adiposity central was associated with DM in older women. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2018; 18: 584-591.

Comparison of Different Obesity Indices associated with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Among Different Sex and Age Groups in China

“…In this study, we compared the associations of ve anthropometric indices for T2DM among Chinese adults divided into four groups according to sex and age. Using survey data from a cross-sectional study of chronic diseases in Nantong city, east of China, we found strong evidence that there is a positive correlation between obesity-related measures and T2DM; a nding which was consistent with those of previous studies in China [15][16]. Previous studies have found that leptin level in obese people is higher than that in normal people, while adiponectin level is opposite.…”

“…The inconsistency of the optimal indicators obtained in the previous studies may be related to ethnic and regional differences [15][16][17][18]. In addition, previous studies have strati ed studies by age or sex without cross-grouping, and the association between obesity indicators and type 2 diabetes in different sex and age groups remains unclear.…”

Body Composition Changes and 10-Year Mortality Risk in Older Brazilian Adults: Analysis of Prospective Data from the SABE Study

“…In particular, circumferences of the extremities (CC and MAC) have been used in muscle mass assessment in elderly people 27,28 . However, the relationships between these variables and mortality are still inconsistent.…”

“…The majority of studies present results based on the MAC and CC values 27,28 . Despite this, the present study verified the muscle mass through AMA and observed that the variable was not associated with mortality after adjustment for potential confounders, in either sex or age group.…”

“…Our results showed that the CC and MAC seem to be reliable indicators of muscle mass to predict mortality risk. The associations between CC and MAC with health outcomes and mortality have been investigated in several studies 27,28 . CC under 31 cm is associated with greater frailty, impaired physical function, and mortality among older individuals.…”