Association between weight and body composition changes with falls risk in the Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research (MELoR) study.

Nurul Nabilah Akmal Hashim, Sumaiyah Mat, Phyo Kyaw Myint, Sheng Hui Kioh, Mirela Delibegovic, Ai-Vyrn Chin, Shahrul Bahyah Kamaruzzaman, Noran Naqiah Hairi, Selina Phaik Kin Khoo, Maw Pin Tan

Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory, Malaysia.Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory, Malaysia. · pubmed

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Abstract

Both changes in body composition and increased fall risk occur with increasing age. While weight management may be considered a component of falls prevention, the long-term consequences of changes in weight, however, remain uncertain. This prospective study aimed to evaluate the relationship between weight and body composition changes over 5 years with fall occurrence.

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Research summary

The paper investigates the relationship between weight and body composition changes and their association with fall risk in older adults, which is pertinent to understanding age-related health issues. However, it primarily focuses on a symptom (falls) rather than addressing the root causes of aging or longevity. The findings may contribute to the field of gerontology but do not present significant advancements that could transform the understanding of aging or lifespan extension.

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