Abstract
Obesity among elderly is an important health-related problem worldwide, to date there is controversy regarding the adverse impact of weight loss among elderly women.
Highlights
Obese elderly women have low physical functioning, energy, and vitality [1]
The current study provides evidence that weight reduction program improves exercise tolerance and psychological wellbeing for obese elderly women
Sixty elderly obese women enrolled in this study, their age ranged from 60- 67 years and their body mass index (BMI) ranged from 31-35 kg/ m2
Summary
Obese elderly women have low physical functioning, energy, and vitality [1]. There is a global concern regarding management of obesity [3]. Overweight and obesity prevalence has increased significantly over the last 30 years, with overweight and obesity affecting 1.5 billion adults globally [4]. About three million people die every year of obesity-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome [5]. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease increased in parallel to prevalence of obesity [6,7]. Obese subjects usually suffer from depression, reduced self-esteem, mobility/functional disability and general health problems [8]. Obesity among elderly is an important health-related problem worldwide, to date there is controversy regarding the adverse impact of weight loss among elderly women
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Open access journal of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
