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- Title
Prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among older adults: findings from the Canadian National Population Health Survey.
- Authors
Kaplan, Mark S; Huguet, Nathalie; Newsom, Jason T; McFarland, Bentson H; Lindsay, Joan
- Abstract
The prevalence of obesity among elderly persons in industrialized countries ranges from 15% to 20%. Little is known about variations of overweight within subgroups of the elderly population. This study examined the factors associated with overweight and obesity among older men and women.
- Publication
The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences, 2003, Vol 58, Issue 11, p1018
- ISSN
1079-5006
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1093/gerona/58.11.m1018