Is dynapenic abdominal obesity a risk factor for cardiovascular mortality? A competing risk analysis

• DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afac301
• Publication Date: 2023-01-10T17:42:52Z
• Authors: Paula Camila Ramírez; Dayane Capra de O...; Roberta de Olivei...; Aline Fernanda de...; Mariane Marques Luiz; Maicon Luís Bicig...; Andrew Steptoe; Cesar de Oliveira; Tiago da Silva Al...
• Keywords: Abdominal obesity

Dynapenic abdominal obesity has been shown as a risk factor for all-cause mortality in older adults. However, there is no evidence on the association between this condition and cardiovascular mortality.We aimed to investigate whether dynapenic associated with individuals aged 50 older.A longitudinal study an 8-year follow-up was conducted involving 7,030 participants of English Longitudinal Study Ageing study. Abdominal dynapenia were respectively defined based waist circumference (> 102 cm men > 88 women) grip strength (< 26 kg < 16 women). The sample divided into four groups: non-dynapenic/non-abdominal (ND/NAO), non-dynapenic/abdominal (ND/AO), dynapenic/non-abdominal (D/NAO) dynapenic/abdominal (D/AO). outcome mortality. Fine-Grey regression model used estimate function status presence competing events controlled by socio-demographic, behavioural clinical variables.The significantly higher D/AO compared ND/NAO (SHR 1.85; 95% CI: 1.15-2.97). D/NAO also (SHR: 1.62; 1.08-2.44).Dynapenic mortality, larger effect size alone than years. Thus, prevention strategies interventions that enable mitigating harmful effects these conditions should be adopted diminish such risk.