Association among calf circumference, physical performance, and depression in the elderly Chinese population: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression and sarcopenia are common diseases in the elderly population. However, the association between them is controversial. Based on the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS) database, a cross-sectional study was conducted to explore the relationship of calf circumference and physical performance with depression.

Methods

From the 8th wave of CLHLS conducted in 2018, data on calf circumference, physical performance, depressive symptoms, and demographic, socioeconomic, and health-related characteristics were collected. Multiple logistic regression was conducted to explore the impact of calf circumference, physical performance and their combination on depressive symptoms.

Results

We enrolled a total of 12,227 participants aged 83.4 ± 11.0 

SUBMITTER: Tan JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9020001 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature