Prevalence of sarcopenia and associated factors in climacteric women of the Colombian Caribbean

Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia and associated factors in climacteric middle-aged women. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out in Colombian Caribbean women (40-59 y, n = 403), who were surveyed with a form that included sociodemographic information and two validated tools (the Menopause Rating Scale and the SF-36 Health questionnaire). Calf circumference, handgrip, and gait speed were measured. Low muscle mass (calf circumference
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