Visceral adiposity index in older adults:Associations with physical functions and cardiometabolic risk

• Main Authors: Mohamad Fauzi, Nor Farah, Che Hasan, Muhammad Kamil, Henry Joseph, Leonard
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wiley Online Library 2014
• Subjects: Q Science (General); RT Nursing; RT71 Study and Teaching
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/59766/8/59766_Visceral%20adiposity%20index%20in%20older_abstract.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/59766/; http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1467-789X/issues?activeYear=2014
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Studies have shown that visceral adiposity index (VAI) reflects metabolic disturbances and cardiometabolic risk, both of which are associated with lower physical functions. This study aimed to evaluate the associations of VAI with physical functions (i.e. cardiorespiratory fitness, balance, grip str...