Obesity and mortality among older Thais: a four year follow up study

Obesity and mortality among older Thais: a four year follow up study

BACKGROUND To assess the association of body mass index with mortality in a population-based setting of older people in Thailand. METHODS Baseline data from the National Health Examination Survey III (NHES III) conducted in 2004 was linked to death records from vital registration for 2004-2007. Complete information regarding body mass index (BMI) (n = 15997) and mortality data were separately...

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