The journal of nutrition, health & aging
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J Nutr Health Aging · Jan 2013
Multicenter StudyThe association between body mass index, weight loss and physical function in the year following a hip fracture.
To determine whether body mass index (BMI) at the time of hospitalization or weight change in the period immediately following hospitalization predict physical function in the year after hip fracture. ⋯ Adjustment for confounders accounts for much of the relationships between BMI and function and weight change and function in the year after fracture. However, weight loss is associated with weakness during hip fracture recovery. Weight loss during and immediately after hospitalization appears to identify women at risk of poor function and may represent an important target for future interventions.