Basal Metabolic Rate and Its Determinants in Older Males and Females

Comparison of Social Participation between Older Females and Males in Tehran

Background: Creating the best state of social participation is one of the most important goals of rehabilitation for older people. This study has investigated the social participation of older people in Tehran to provide a basis for effective interventions in the treatment of these people. Methods: This descriptive/analytical cross-sectional study used a non-probability sampling method to targ...

Determinants of decline in resting metabolic rate in aging females.

We considered the association of several metabolic and lifestyle variables as modulators of the decline in resting metabolic rate (RMR) and fat-free weight (FFW) in 183 healthy females (18-81 yr). RMR showed a curvilinear decline with age, which was significant in women aged 51-81 yr but not in women aged 18-50 yr. FFW showed a curvilinear decline with age, which was significant (P < 0.01) in w...

The metabolic clearance rate of progesterone in males and ovariectomized females.

Utilization of Inpatient Services by Older People in Iran and its Determinants

Background and Aim: Iran is experiencing a very fast population ageing, ranking 3rd globally in terms of pace of population ageing. The increase in the elderly population has been accompanied by an increase in demand for health services. A knowledge and understanding of the utilization of health services by the elderly are essential for resource allocation and health planning. This study aimed ...

Relationship between Basal Metabolic Rate and Serum Parathyroid Hormone and Body Composition in Women with Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Introduction: Several factors including fat free mass and fat mass can affect Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) as the largest component of daily energy demand. The aim of the current cross-sectional study was to compare BMR in women with secondary hyperparathyroidism and healthy women and to evaluate its relationship with serum Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), fat free mass and fat mass in these subjects. ...