Interpreting the Evidence of Body Mass Index in Relation to Mental Health Status in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Journal
Gerontology
Journal Volume
68
Journal Issue
11
Pages
1311
Date Issued
2022
Author(s)
Abstract
Maintaining a better physical and mental health status is an important issue for older adults in their later life. Thus, the study's purpose was to evaluate the association between body mass index (BMI) and mental health status in older adults aged 65 years old or above residing in communities of Taipei City, Taiwan.
Subjects
Body mass index; Health examination; Mental health status; Obesity; Older adults
Publisher
KARGER
Type
journal article