The association of HALP score with low muscle mass in older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The HALP score, combining hemoglobin, albumin, lymphocyte, and platelet parameters, serves as a comprehensive indicator reflecting both inflammatory processes and nutritional conditions. Our investigation aimed to explore the association of this composite score with the prevalence of low muscle mass and associated mortality in the elderly American population.

Methods

The investigation incorporated information from 3,550 individuals aged ≥60 years enrolled in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 1999 and 2004. Multivariate logistic regression models were employed to assess the presence of low muscle mass, while Cox proportional hazards models examined mortality outcomes. Non-linear associations and inflection points were examined th

SUBMITTER: Liu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12401707 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature