Anorexia, physical function, and incident disability among the frail elderly population: results from the ilSIRENTE study

Francesco Landi; Rosa Liperoti; Roberto Bernabei; Graziano Onder; Andrea Russo; Matteo Tosato; Christian Barillaro; M Pahor

doi:10.1016/j.jamda.2009.12.088

Anorexia, physical function, and incident disability among the frail elderly population: results from the ilSIRENTE study

Francesco Landi, Rosa Liperoti, Roberto Bernabei, Graziano Onder, Andrea Russo, Matteo Tosato, Christian Barillaro, M Pahor

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Increasing evidence suggests that anorexia of aging can cause physical and mental impairment. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between anorexia of aging and measures of physical performance, muscle strength, and functional status in older persons aged 80 years or older.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	268-274
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
Volume	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2009.12.088
Publication status	Published - 2010

Keywords

Activities of Daily Living
Aged, 80 and over
Anorexia
Cohort Studies
Female
Humans
Italy
Male
Muscle Strength
Physical Fitness
Prospective Studies

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