The association of social isolation and loneliness with sarcopenia among the middle-aged and elderly in China.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study examined the relationship of social isolation and loneliness on sarcopenia among Chinese middle-aged and elderly people.

Methods

Social isolation, loneliness, and sarcopenia were measured at baseline. Follow-up measures of new-onset sarcopenia were obtained 4 years later. Then used logistic regression to evaluate the association between social isolation, loneliness and sarcopenia.

Results

In cross-sectional analysis, social isolation and loneliness are significantly associated with sarcopenia [OR = 1.88 (95% CI = 1.54-2.28)]. In longitudinal analysis, social isolation and loneliness are significantly associated with sarcopenia [OR = 1.09 (95% CI = 0.71-1.69)]. Social isolation and loneliness have a synergistic effect. Among them, individuals over

SUBMITTER: Tu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11264577 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature