Journal article
Impact of functional limitations and medical comorbidity on subsequent weight changes and increased depressive symptoms in older adults
Journal of aging and health, Vol.20(4), pp.367-384
06/01/2008
DOI: 10.1177/0898264308315851
PMID: 18390865
Abstract
Objectives: The primary goal of this study was to determine the effect of the onset of major medical comorbidity and functional decline on subsequent weight change and increased depressive symptoms. Methods: The sample included a prospective cohort of 53 to 63 year olds ( n = 10,150) enrolled in the Health and Retirement Study. Separate lagged covariate models for men and women were used to study the impact of functional decline and medical comorbidity on subsequent increases in depressive symptoms and weight change 2 years later. Results: Functional decline and medical comorbidity were individual predictors of subsequent weight changes but not increased depressive symptoms. Most specific incident medical comorbidities or subtypes of functional decline predicted weight changes in both directions. Discussion: The elevated risk of weight gain subsequent to functional decline or onset of medical comorbidities may require the receipt of preventive measures to reduce further weight-related complications.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Impact of functional limitations and medical comorbidity on subsequent weight changes and increased depressive symptoms in older adults
- Creators
- Valerie L. Forman-Hoffman - University of IowaKelly K. Richardson - Veterans Health AdministrationJon W. Yankey - University of IowaStephen L. Hillis - Veterans Health AdministrationRobert B. Wallace - University of IowaFredric D. Wolinsky - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of aging and health, Vol.20(4), pp.367-384
- DOI
- 10.1177/0898264308315851
- PMID
- 18390865
- NLM abbreviation
- J Aging Health
- ISSN
- 0898-2643
- eISSN
- 1552-6887
- Publisher
- Sage
- Number of pages
- 18
- Grant note
- R03AG026585 / NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Institute on Aging (NIA) R03 AG026585 / NIA NIH HHS; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Institute on Aging (NIA)
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 06/01/2008
- Academic Unit
- Radiology; Health Management and Policy; Epidemiology; Biostatistics; Injury Prevention Research Center; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984318805002771
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