Open AccessInterventions to achieve long-term weight loss in obese older people: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Author(s) -
Miles D. Witham,
A Avenell
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
age and ageing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.014
H-Index - 143
eISSN - 1468-2834
pISSN - 0002-0729
DOI - 10.1093/ageing/afp251
Subject(s) - medicine , meta analysis , psychological intervention , weight loss , term (time) , gerontology , older people , physical therapy , obesity , psychiatry , physics , quantum mechanics
he prevalence of obesity is rapidly increasing in older adults. Information is required about what interventions are effective in reducing obesity and influencing health outcomes in this age group.
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