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In older age, body composition changes as fat mass increases and redistributes. Therefore, the current body mass index (BMI) classification may not accurately reflect risk in older adults (65+). This study aimed to review the evidence on the association between BMI and all‐cause mortality in older adults and specifically, the findings regarding overweight and obese BMI. A systematic search of the...
BackgroundThe ideal means of identifying obesity in children and adolescents has not been determined although body mass index (BMI) is the most widely used screening tool.
ObjectiveWe performed a systematic review and meta‐analysis of studies assessing the diagnostic performance of BMI to detect adiposity in children up to 18 years.
MethodsData sources were EMBASE, MEDLINE, Cochrane, Database of...
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