Relationship between obesity and disability in adult individuals- retrospective screening

Abstract

Aim: The objective is to examine the relationship between the musculoskeletal system (MSS)-based disability and the body mass index (BMI).Material and Method: The medical board reports (MBR) issued for patients in 2010, who applied for a disability report, were screened. From a total of 283 MBR’s, 99 disability reports were included. BMI was calculated and the relationship between disability ratios and BMI was examined.Findings: Out of the 99 patients, 77 were male and 22 were female. The mean age was 46.7±17.8, the BMI was 25.5±5.7 kg/m2, the total disability ratio (TDR) was 46±24% and the MSS disability ratio was 33±23%. Both the BMI and age of the patient weresignificantly correlated with TDR values (p