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Weight loss of 5% or greater was associated with an increased risk for all-cause mortality among older healthy adults, particularly men, highlighting the importance of monitoring these patients for weight changes, according to researchers.“As people get older, their weight may change, but it's not clear how much this matters for their health,” Sultana Monira Hussain, PhD, a senior
Even a small amount of weight loss in seemingly healthy older individuals, around the age of 75, and particularly in men, is associated with an increased risk of premature death from various causes.
A study found that older adults who lose a significant amount of weight are more at risk of premature death and “life-limiting conditions.”
Exposure to potentially inappropriate medications ups the odds of new disability and hospitalization by 50% in healthy older adults.
According to the study published in the JAMA Open Network on Monday, losing 5% or more of their body weight resulted in an increase chance of all-cause mortality in patients.