Exploring Adult Underweight Through Cluster Analysis: A Study of Socioeconomic and Health Factors in the NHANES 2011-2020 population

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 7, 2025

Background: The underweight population, defined by a body mass index (BMI) of less than 18.5, is often overlooked in clinical practice despite facing unique health risks. This study aimed to explore the distinct demographic, clinical, and anthropometric characteristics utilizing data from National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES, 2011-2020). Methods: Cluster analysis was applied identify subgroups within with focus on key variables such as age, gender, income, comorbidities. A total 481 individuals BMI <18.5 were included analysis, resulting clusters compared examine differences outcomes. Results: Four identified: 1) Cluster 0 (young, healthy individuals), 2) 1 (mild-age early-stage metabolic concerns), 3) 2 (older adults multiple chronic conditions), 4) 3 (predominantly female comorbidities). Each cluster demonstrated risks, younger presenting potential nutritional deficiencies, while older exhibited frailty, sarcopenia, higher rates diseases arthritis, asthma, cancer. Gender disparities significant, particularly 3, where women represented 67.95% highlighting vulnerability associated problems. Conclusion: population heterogeneous, alone insufficient for assessing their Different require tailored healthcare strategies, ranging interventions comprehensive geriatric assessments disease management adults.

Language: Английский

Systematic review of nutrition interventions in older patients with cancer: A synthesis of evidence and a future research priority

Journal of Geriatric Oncology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(2), P. 102181 - 102181

Published: Dec. 27, 2024

Language: Английский

Frequency and Significance of Body Weight Loss During Immunochemotherapy in Patients with Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Cancers, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(23), P. 4089 - 4089

Published: Dec. 6, 2024

Limited data are available on the frequency and significance of body weight loss during cancer therapy. This study investigated patients who experienced immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) plus chemotherapy for advanced non-small cell lung (NSCLC) impact treatment outcomes.

Language: Английский