Incidence of certified need of care in the long‐term care insurance system and its risk factors in the elderly of <scp>J</scp>apanese population‐based cohorts: The <scp>ROAD</scp> study

Abstract

Both underweight and obesity, as well as low muscle strength and physical ability, are risk factors for certification of need of care. Considering muscle dysfunction is a risk factor for occurrence, screened individuals are recommended to receive early intervention programs regardless of muscle volume.