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Anthropometric norms in the elderly.

M L Burr, K M Phillips

    The British Journal of Nutrition
    |March 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    This study on elderly individuals in South Wales found that body mass index, fat, and muscle volume decrease with age after 70. These anthropometric indices suggest older Welsh people have less body fat and muscle than their American counterparts.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Human Physiology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Aging is associated with changes in body composition.
    • Understanding anthropometric trends in elderly populations is crucial for health assessments.
    • Previous studies indicate variations in body composition across different geographic regions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present anthropometric indices for elderly individuals in South Wales.
    • To analyze age-related changes in body mass index, fat, and muscle volume.
    • To compare the body composition of elderly Welsh people with other populations.

    Main Methods:

    • Community-based surveys involving over 1500 elderly subjects.
    • Measurement of anthropometric indices including body mass index.

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  • Estimation of fat and muscle volume using upper arm measurements and triceps skinfold thickness.

    • Main Results:

    • Body mass index showed a decline with age after 70 years in both men and women.
    • Estimates of fat and muscle volume also decreased with advancing age.
    • Triceps skinfold thickness showed a particularly steep decline in elderly women.
    • Anthropometric indices were comparable to other UK surveys but indicated less fat and muscle in Welsh elderly compared to Americans.

    Conclusions:

    • Elderly populations in South Wales experience age-related decreases in body mass index, fat, and muscle volume.
    • Specific anthropometric indicators like triceps skinfold thickness highlight significant changes, especially in women.
    • Findings suggest potential differences in body composition between elderly populations in Wales and the United States.