Prevalence of sarcopenia in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Existing literature suggests that sarcopenia is a highly prevalent condition in older people. However, most studies to date reporting data on its prevalence have been mainly carried out in Western countries, while data on sarcopenia in Africa is scarce. With this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia in African countries and to explore potential factors that could explain higher or lower prevalence of this condition in Africa.

Methods

Major databases for studies reporting data on sarcopenia in African countries were searched from inception to June 2023. We conducted a meta-analysis of the prevalence [and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs)] of sarcopenia in Africa, applying a random effect model. Several sensitivity

SUBMITTER: Veronese N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10822818 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature