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BMI and cardiorespiratory fitness predicted mortality in older adults
The article presents information on a case study that was
conducted to analyze whether measures of adiposity and
cardiorespiratory fitness can correctly predict mortality in
older adults. About 2603 persons in the age group of 60
were included in the study. The study found that persons
with abdominal obesity had increased mortality, but this
did not differ from those with normal waist circumference
when adjusted for fitness.
