The association between body roundness index and sarcopenia in older adults: a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sarcopenia, defined by the gradual decline in skeletal muscle mass and functionality, is a common disorder in the aging population and is linked to an elevated risk of falls and osteoporotic fractures. The contemporary diagnosis of sarcopenia depends on intricate and expensive techniques, such as computed tomography (CT) scans or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), which hinder the timely prevention of sarcopenia.

Objective

This study seeks to explore the association between the Body Roundness Index (BRI) and sarcopenia in the older adult cohort, utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in the United States.

Methods

Our study adopted a cross-sectional design, encompassing 9,411 older individuals, of which 1,147 w

SUBMITTER: Lyu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12006143 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature