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Association of annual percentage changes in anthropometric indices with all-cause mortality: A 14-year longitudinal study of older US adults

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 14 Jul 2026, 00:00

Association of annual percentage changes in anthropometric indices with all-cause mortality: A 14-year longitudinal study of older US adults

Investigates whether annual percent changes in five common anthropometric indices predict long-term all-cause mortality risk in older US adults.

Key Takeaways
  • Sensitivity analyses included 3-and 5-year lags to minimize reverse causation
  • University of Rhode Island, Kingston, United States 2
  • New York University, New York, United States 4
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