Weight loss and cholesterol lowering in the elderly.

Rolland, Catherine; Broom, Iain

Abstract

Weight loss and cholesterol lowering in the elderly remains a controversial issue. Obesity is considered to be problematic as a result of associated dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease and mortality. Diet, exercise, medication and laparoscopic gastric banding all demonstrate important potential for achieving safe weight loss and cholesterol lowering in the elderly. This evidence, however, remains minimal and a case specific approach is recommended until more robust guidelines can be developed.

Citation

ROLLAND, C. and BROOM, I. 2010. Weight loss and cholesterol lowering in the elderly. GM2: peer-reviewed medicine for the 50+ patient [online], 40(1), pages 27-36. Available from: https://www.gmjournal.co.uk/weight-loss-and-cholesterol-lowering-in-the-elderly

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Apr 30, 2010
• Online Publication Date: Apr 30, 2010
• Publication Date: Apr 30, 2010
• Deposit Date: Sep 27, 2012
• Publicly Available Date: Sep 27, 2012
• Journal: GM2: peer-reviewed medicine for the 50+ patient
• Publisher: Pavilion
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 40
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 27-36
• Keywords: Weight loss; Cholesterol; Obesity; Diet; Exercise
• Public URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10059/769
• Publisher URL: https://www.gmjournal.co.uk/weight-loss-and-cholesterol-lowering-in-the-elderly
• Contract Date: Sep 27, 2012