Association between changes in waist circumferences and disability among older adults: WHO-INDEPTH study on global ageing and adult health (SAGE) in Indonesia

ConclusionsAn increase in waist circumference is associated with increased disability among older people in Purworejo, Indonesia. Health promotion programmes aiming to prevent obesity could have positive effects in preventing and reducing disability among older adults.
Source: Obesity Research and Clinical Practice - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research