Older adults who lose more than 5% of their body weight are more likely to die within the study period compared to those whose weight stays stable.

Scientific Claim

Weight loss exceeding 5% is associated with higher all-cause mortality risk (HR: 1.7, 95% CI: 1.1-2.8) in older adults compared to stable weight.

Original Statement

“The HR of those weight loss >5% (HR: 1.7, 95% CI: 1.1-2.8) and waist decrease >5% (HR: 1.7, 95% CI: 1.0-2.8) were higher than those of stable weight/waist +/- 5% over a 6-year period.”

From study:Effect of Body Weight, Waist Circumference and Their Changes on Mortality: A 10-Year Population-Based Study

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

association

Can only show association/correlation

Assessment Explanation

The claim uses 'associated with' which is appropriate for an observational study, and includes the HR and CI as reported.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

Effect of Body Weight, Waist Circumference and Their Changes on Mortality: A 10-Year Population-Based Study

Cohort Study

Human

2018

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

Effect of Body Weight, Waist Circumference and Their Changes on Mortality: A 10-Year Population-Based Study

Score: 46

DOI: 10.1007/s12603-018-1042-4

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