Bioimpedance analysis and physical functioning as mortality indicators among older sarcopenic people.

CONCLUSION: CRi-SMI, muscle strength, physical performance and physical functioning are each strong independent predictors of all-cause mortality among home-dwelling older people. Compared to these indicators, BMI seemed to be clearly inferior. Of two bioimpedance-based muscle indices, CRi SMI was better predictor of mortality than SF-SMI. In this regard, muscle mass, muscle strength and physical performance are all suitable targets for the prevention of sarcopenia-related over-mortality.
PMID: 31026498 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Experimental Gerontology - April 22, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Björkman MP, Pitkala KH, Jyväkorpi S, Strandberg TE, Tilvis RS Tags: Exp Gerontol Source Type: research