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Dynapenic Abdominal Obesity and Adverse Health Effects in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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- Dynapenic Abdominal Obesity and Disability in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Associations of obesity phenotypes with incident fall rates: results from the objective physical activity and cardiovascular disease health in older women study.The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2026Article
- Longitudinal prevalence and correlates of dynapenic abdominal obesity among community-dwelling ageing adults in rural South Africa from 2015 to 2022.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Integrating Evidence on Dynapenia and Dynapenic Obesity: An Umbrella Review of Health Outcomes Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Prevalence of sarcopenia and dynapenia among institutionalized older adults in the Lisbon region: associations with sex, nutritional status and body composition.BMC nutrition · 2026Article
- Dynapenic Abdominal Obesity and the Risk of Stroke in Postmenopausal Women.International journal of women's health · 2026Article
- Using Interpretable Machine Learning with SHAP to Assess Dynapenic Abdominal Obesity as a Stroke Risk Predictor: A Prospective Cohort Study.Vascular health and risk management · 2026Article
- Dynapenic Abdominal Obesity and the Risk of Non-Neoplastic Digestive System Diseases in Postmenopausal Women: A Prospective Cohort Study.International journal of women's health · 2026Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
objectivesDynapenic abdominal obesity is characterized by reduced muscle strength and abdominal fat accumulation and is associated with adverse health outcomes in older adults. Evidence from multiple studies conducted in different countries regarding these outcomes is inconsistent. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the association between dynapenic abdominal obesity and adverse health outcomes-specifically falls, disability, and mortality-among middle-aged and older adults.
methodsA comprehensive search of Embase, PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library (from inception to December 2024) identified 12 eligible prospective cohort studies. Keywords included "older adults", "elderly", "older people", "dynapenic abdominal obesity", "fall", "disability", and "mortality". A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted using random-effects models, with subgroup analyses based on measurement methods and geographic regions.
resultsDynapenic abdominal obesity was significantly associated with increased risks of falls (hazard ratio = 1.82, 95% confidence interval: 1.04-3.17) and mortality (hazard ratio = 1.50, 95% confidence interval: 1.14-1.96). The subgroup analysis results indicated variations in outcomes across measurement criteria and countries. Dynapenic abdominal obesity was not significantly associated with disability risk (odds ratio = 0.92, 95% confidence interval: 0.18-4.54).
conclusionsDynapenic abdominal obesity is associated with significantly increased fall and mortality risks in middle-aged and older adults. These findings underscore the need for targeted assessments and intervention strategies for high-risk groups.
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