Survival implications of BMI in nonagenarians and centenarians of the CEPH Aging cohort.

Nasreddine Rajoua, Sandra Wagner, Zohra Lamiral, Mourad Sahbatou, Jean-François Deleuze, Alexandre How-Kit

Laboratory for Genomics, Foundation Jean Dausset - CEPH, Paris, France; Human Genetics Laboratory (LR99ES10) & Laboratory of Research in Visceral Surgery and Digestive Pathology (LR12ES01), Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 15, Hassouna Ben Ayed Street, La Rabta, 1007, Tunis, Tunisia. · pubmed

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Abstract

As global life expectancy rises, understanding predictors of survival in extreme old age is crucial. Body mass index (BMI) is a widely used proxy for adiposity and nutritional status. In adults, a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m

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Research summary

The paper investigates the relationship between BMI and survival in nonagenarians and centenarians. This research is relevant as it explores factors that may influence longevity and survival in extreme old age, contributing to the understanding of aging.

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