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This research aims to examine how different obesity subtypes influence long-term mobility and function over seven years.

April 22, 2026Open Access

Obesity subtypes and longitudinal trajectories of function over 7‐years of follow‐up: data from the Multicenter Osteoarthritis Study

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This research aims to examine how different obesity subtypes influence long-term mobility and function over seven years.
Analyzed data from the Multicenter Osteoarthritis Study
Compared functioning in individuals with different obesity subtypes over a 7-year follow-up period
Evaluated the impact of comorbidities on mobility outcomes
Individuals with obesity and low muscle or cardiometabolic comorbidities showed worse functioning over time
Those with obesity alone generally maintained better mobility
Early identification of obesity subtypes could facilitate personalized intervention strategies.

Abstract

Individuals with obesity and concurrent low muscle or cardiometabolic comorbidities have persistent worse functioning over a 7-year period compared to those with obesity alone. Distinguishing obesity subtypes may enable personalized interventions to delay or avoid extended mobility disability.

Obesity subtypes and longitudinal trajectories of function over 7‐years of follow‐up: data from the Multicenter Osteoarthritis Study

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