| Autor: |
Jirapa Champaiboon, Aisawan Petchlorlian, Bhorn-ake Manasvanich, Nattaphon Ubonsutvanich, Weerachai Jitpugdee, Piyawan Kittiskulnam, Supharada Wongwatthananart, Yupaporn Menorngwa, Sasitorn Pornsalnuwat, Kearkiat Praditpornsilpa |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2023 |
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| Zdroj: |
BMC Geriatrics, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2023) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1471-2318 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s12877-023-04543-4 |
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Abstract Background Calf circumference is recommended as a marker for low muscle mass and as a case finding in the diagnosis of sarcopenia. However, the cut-off value differed by ethic and region. Currently there is no study among Thai population. Therefore, we aimed to identify the optimal cutoff value of calf circumference as a screening tool for low skeletal muscle mass in independent Thai older adults. Subgroup analysis was performed for obesity and adults over 75 years. Methods This cross-sectional cohort studied in an outpatient geriatric check-up clinic. Participants, aged 60 and above, needed to be independent in basic activities of daily living to meet the inclusion criteria. Exclusion criteria comprised active malignancy, cardiac, pulmonary, or neurovascular diseases necessitating hospitalization in the preceding three months, chronic renal diseases requiring renal replacement therapy, and unstable psychiatric disorders. We measured the maximum calf circumference and appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASMI) using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). Low muscle mass is defined according to the Asian Working Group of Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2019 consensus. Results We enrolled 6,404 elderly adults (mean age 67.3 ± 5.1 years), with a 47% prevalence of low muscle mass in women and 25% in men. Lower muscle mass significantly correlated with reduced BMI and waist circumference in both genders (p |
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