Preliminary screening for sarcopenia and related risk factors among the elderly

This study included 200 participants aged 65 or over living in Taiwan, but excluded the following: 1.people with neuromuscular diseases affecting limb function and balance (such as stroke, Parkinson disease, spinal stenosis, and peripheral nerve compression);2.people with fractures in the lower extremities or with arthritis, which could affect mobility;3.people with pacemakers or other medical implant devices; and4.people who declined to participate in the research and people who could not complete all aspects of the research. The prevalence of sarcopenia in the elderly community is approximately 6.0%. It is less prevalent in females (1.5%) than in males (14.3%). The incidence of sarcopenia increases with age. Significantly related risk factors for sarcopenia are gender, age, smoking, and body mass index (BMI) (P 
Source: Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research