JOURNAL ARTICLE

Changes in Body Mass Index on the Risk of Back Pain: Estimating the Impacts of Weight Gain and Loss.

  • Published In: Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences & Medical Sciences, 2023, v. 78, n. 6. P. 973 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ikeda, Takaaki; Cooray, Upul; Suzuki, Yuta; Kinugawa, Anna; Murakami, Masayasu; Osaka, Ken 3 of 3

Abstract

This article investigates the impact of changes in body mass index (BMI) on the risk of moderate to severe back pain among older adults in England, using data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA). The study found that a 10%–25% reduction in BMI over approximately four years was associated with a significantly lower risk of back pain, while a 5%–25% increase in BMI corresponded to a higher risk. Additionally, the influence of BMI changes on back pain risk varied according to muscle strength measured by handgrip strength, with increased BMI posing a greater risk among those with weaker muscle strength. These findings highlight the importance of weight management tailored to physical function in reducing back pain risk in older populations.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences & Medical Sciences. 2023/06, Vol. 78, Issue 6, p973
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1079-5006
  • DOI:10.1093/gerona/glac184
  • Accession Number:164082567
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