Relationship between physical function and sarcopenia in the older adults from Amazonas: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical functioning refers to the ability to perform daily living activities, namely basic activities, instrumental, and advanced activities. Poorer performance in these areas may indicate the potential presence of sarcopenia.

Objectives

To analyze the differences in physical function between older people with and without sarcopenia and to investigate the associations between physical function tests and sarcopenia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study based on data from older people from the Northern region of Brazil in the year 2018 was conducted. Study participants included 312 older people aged ≥  60 years (64.1% female). Sarcopenia was defined using the updated criteria of the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP2). Physical function

SUBMITTER: Lima AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11922236 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature