Key result
Low cardiorespiratory fitness linked to ~256% greater risk of high visceral fat in older men.
Why the study?
Obesity in older adults is increasing, and the relationship between cardiovascular risk factors, health behaviors, and physical fitness based on visceral fat level in older men was investigated.
Are cardiovascular risk factors, health behaviors, and physical fitness associated with high visceral fat area in older men?
Population
1219 men aged ≥65 years undergoing health checkups at Korean hospitals from 2012 to 2020
Comparison
High visceral fat area (HVFA) vs low visceral fat area (LVFA) groups
Design
Cross-sectional analysis using computed tomography and health assessments
Authors
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Low fitness may flag visceral adiposity risk in older men; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,219)
Yes
Are cardiovascular risk factors, health behaviors, and physical fitness associated with high visceral fat area in older men?
Odds Ratio: 3.563
In older men, low physical fitness, low physical activity, and high alcohol consumption are significantly associated with a higher risk of having a high visceral fat area.
Ko et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in High visceral fat area (n=1,219). Low physical fitness vs. High physical fitness was evaluated on High visceral fat area (HVFA) (OR 3.563). Low cardiorespiratory fitness was strongly associated with an increased risk of high visceral fat area in older men (OR 3.563).
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