Association between sensory impairment and sarcopenia in older Chinese adults: a 4-Year longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Sarcopenia is a common geriatric syndrome that significantly increases the risk of falls, fractures, disability, and death in older adults. Sensory impairments are also prevalent among the elderly and may exacerbate the decline in physical function, even affecting muscle health. Understanding whether sensory impairments are risk factors affecting sarcopenia in older adults is crucial for developing effective public health policies and intervention strategies. Therefore, this study aims to explore the association between sensory impairments and sarcopenia and its components.

Methods

This study, based on the Chinese Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), included 4,195 participants aged 60 and above. The assessment of sensory impairment was based on self

SUBMITTER: Huang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11817050 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature