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Body composition an...
Body composition and physical function in healthy community-dwelling older adults in Sweden, a cross-sectional study
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- Lindblad, A (författare)
- Gothenburg University
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- Dahlin-Ivanoff, S. (författare)
- Gothenburg University
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- Rothenberg, Elisabet, 1960- (författare)
- Högskolan Kristianstad,Avdelningen för Praktisk-estetiska ämnen,Forskningsmiljön Mat, måltid, hälsa i 24-timmarsperspektivet,Gothenburg University
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(creator_code:org_t)
- 2014
- 2014
- Engelska.
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Ingår i: The Journal of Frailty & Aging. - 2260-1341. ; 3:1, s. 65-65
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Abstract
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- Background: Limited data are available on body composition (BC) and physical function in healthy adults >80 y, potentially hampering development of reference values. We aimed to study 1) BC and physical function and 2) changes in hand-grip strength over a 4-year period in a community dwelling elderly Swedish population.Methods: Apparently healthy, community-dwelling men (n=51) and women (n=51) aged >83y were measured by Sit to Stand-test, hand grip strength, body height, body weight and BC using a Bioimpedance Spectroscopy (Impedimed). The study was approved by the Regional Ethical Review Board in Gothenburg as an addition to Elderly Persons in the Risk Zone (T176-12).Results: Mean age 86.5 y, no age difference between sexes. Men and women performed equally well at the Sit to Stand-test. Men were significantly stronger with a mean HGS of 34.1 kg compared to women of 19.5 kg. 15 % had a BMI below 22 kg/m2. According to skeletal muscle index (SMI) 64 % were assessed as having severe sarcopenia (Cruz-Jentoft et al 2010).Conclusion: In this healthy elderly population BC and physical function was well preserved compared to previous studies, although many were classified as sarcopenic according to current cut-offs. Results from this study can be used as reference values for healthy community-dwelling elderly in high age.
Ämnesord
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Other Medical Sciences -- Other Medical Sciences not elsewhere specified (hsv//eng)
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Annan medicin och hälsovetenskap -- Övrig annan medicin och hälsovetenskap (hsv//swe)
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Annan medicin och hälsovetenskap (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Other Medical and Health Sciences (hsv//eng)
Nyckelord
- Older adults
- elderly
- body composition
- bioelectrical impedance
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- art (ämneskategori)