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ea0037ep144 | Reproduction, endocrine disruptors and signalling | ECE2015

Testosterone level in men correlates with BMI and cardiorespiratory fitness but is not related to age

DeFina Laura , Radford Nina , Leonard David , Howard Erica , Wilson Rick , Cooper Tyler , Clark Michael , Gruntmanis Ugis

Background: Presently it is unknown how much of testosterone decline associated with aging is actually due to ageing per se, and how much is related to weight gain, decreased activity, and other age-related factors. Understanding the modifiable factors associated with low testosterone, such as obesity or cardiorespiratory fitness (fitness) is critical.Methods: The observational, cross-sectional study included 1653 men, ≥50 and <80 year...