Longitudinal Cohort Study Investigating Fall Risk Across Diverse Muscle Health Statuses Among Older People in the Community.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Falls constitute a significant public health concern among older adults, particularly those with diminished muscle health integrity. The relative contributions of reduced muscle mass versus impaired muscle function to fall risk remain debated. Discrepant conclusions in previous studies exist due to divergent muscle health categorizations and parameter measurements. This study investigated longitudinal risk of falls across a spectrum of muscle health statuses among older people in the community.

Methods

Community-dwelling participants aged 65 years and older, undergoing annual health assessments, were enrolled between 2015 and 2023. Measurements included handgrip strength, walking speed and appendicular skeletal muscle mass. Dynapenia was defined as impaired muscle

SUBMITTER: Chao YP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11955838 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature