探讨老年人适宜的体质量指数

老年人的体质量管理作为健康管理的基础应受到广大医务工作者的重视,然而,我国老年人适宜的体质量指数是多少,目前尚无统一结论。本文通过复习国内外近年老年人体质量以及老年肥胖问题的相关文献,探讨我国老年人适宜的体质量指数。较多文献显示老年人的体质量指数在超重和轻度肥胖范围或许是最佳的体质量状态。

Discussion about the suitable body mass index for elderly

As the basis of the health management of the elderly, weight management should receive attention from medical practitioners. However, there is an ongoing debate on the ideal range of body mass index for elderly in China. This article aimed to find the suitable body mass index for Chinese old people by reviewing the literature regarding the body mass and obesity of the elderly. Lots of evidence show that overweight and mild obesity appear to be the optimal weight status for the elderly.