Abstract
Sarcopenic obesity refers to the coexistence of sarcopenia and obesity. This study assessed the prevalence of and risk factors for sarcopenic obesity in community-dwelling older males in Korea. This cross-sectional study analyzed data from 1060 community-dwelling participants. The participants were screened for sarcopenia and obesity. This study examined various risk factors, composed of somatometric, biochemical, and behavioral traits, including age; height; weight; body mass index; waist circumference; skeletal muscle mass index; fasting glucose, triglycerides, and cholesterol levels; systolic and diastolic blood pressure; and smoking and drinking traits. The prevalence of sarcopenic obesity in men had a weighted value of 9.09% (95% CI: 7.20-11.41). The clinical risk factors included short height, as well as high weight, body mass index, waist circumference, skeletal muscle mass index, triglyceride levels, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure. Specific prevalence and clinical risk factors for sarcopenic obesity were found among community-dwelling older men. These findings may be beneficial for primary care clinicians and healthcare professionals for identifying individuals with sarcopenic obesity and referring them for early detection and treatment.
Published Version (
Free)
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
