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Treatment of obesity in older persons—A systematic review

Haywood, Cilla, Sumithran, Priya·2019·Obesity Reviews

Abstract

Summary: The study aims to systematically review the available evidence regarding weight loss interventions (lifestyle, surgical, and pharmacological) for obesity in adults aged over 60 years. A search of prospective, randomized studies took place in January 2018, on Medline (Web of Science) and PubMed databases. Search terms included the following: elderly, obese, hypocaloric, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery. Abstracts were screened for eligibility. A total of 256 publications regarding lifestyle interventions were identified; of these, 69 studies were eligible. As no eligible studies were identified for pharmacotherapy or bariatric surgery, the search was broadened to include non‐ randomized studies. Four pharmacotherapy and 66 surgery studies were included. Lifestyle intervention had similar weight loss efficacy in older compared with younger people, with positive effects on a number of relevant outcomes, including physical function and cardiovascular parameters. There was little data regarding obesity pharmacotherapy in older persons. The available data for bariatric surgery indicate comparable weight loss and resolution of type 2 diabetes, with similar or slightly higher complication rates in older compared with younger people. Older age alone should not be considered a contraindication to intensive lifestyle or surgical intervention for obesity. There are insufficient data to guide clinical decisions regarding obesity pharmacotherapy in older people.

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Authors
Haywood, C., & Sumithran, P.
Affiliations
The University of Melbourne (AU)
Corresponding author
Sumithran, Priya
Venue
Obesity Reviews
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2019-01-15
Volume
20
Issue
4
Pages
588-598
ISSN
  • 1467-7881 (ISSN-L)
  • 1467-789X
OpenAlex
W2910039492
Cited by
84
References
150
Citations by year
2026: 4 · 2025: 11 · 2024: 18 · 2023: 9 · 2022: 15 · 2021: 11 · 2020: 13 · 2019: 3
FWCI
2.16
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Obesity Reviews (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Minerva Access (University of Melbourne) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
Keywords
obesity, older adults, weight loss interventions, lifestyle intervention, bariatric surgery, obesity pharmacotherapy, type 2 diabetes remission, physical function, cardiovascular outcomes, weight loss efficacy
MeSH terms
Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Diet, Reducing, Humans, Life Style, Middle Aged, Obesity, Weight Loss, Exercise, Bariatric Surgery

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