Publications by authors named "Shizhong Kong"
[Prevalence and associated factors of underweight among the elderly in Qionglai City].
Wei Sheng Yan Jiu
January 2020
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to assess how common underweight conditions are among the elderly (60+) in Qionglai City, with a sample size of 14,929 individuals surveyed through a structured approach.
- - Results showed that the overall prevalence of underweight was 5.7%, with slightly higher rates in females (6.0%) compared to males (5.4%), and older age groups (especially those 80 and over) were at greater risk.
- - Factors contributing to underweight included being female, older age, not having a spouse, smoking habits, low daily physical activity, and lack of a hypertension diagnosis.