Sarcopenia in Thai community-dwelling older adults: a national, cross-sectional, epidemiological study of prevalence and risk factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sarcopenia is an age-related condition characterized by a progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass. It leads to declining physical performance, potentially culminating in a diminished quality of life or death. This study investigated the prevalence of sarcopenia and its associated risk factors among Thai community-dwelling individuals of advanced age.

Methods

Between March 2021 and August 2022, we conducted a nationwide community-based epidemiological survey across all six major regions of Thailand. Participants with sarcopenia were identified according to the 2019 criteria of the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS). The risk factors were examined using multivariable logistic regression.

Results

Of the 2456 participants, the overall prevalence of sarc

SUBMITTER: Vanitcharoenkul E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10821311 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature