Sarcopenia severity is related to arterial stiffness and hypertension in older Korean population without underweight and obesity: population based cross-sectional study.
Abstract
Aging and obesity are considered causes of arterial stiffness, which triggers hypertension in the older population. However, a substantial number of older adults without obesity have hypertension, suggesting that arterial stiffness and hypertension are related to different risk factors in older adults without obesity. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine whether sarcopenia is related to arterial stiffness or hypertension in older Korean adults without underweight and obesity.
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Research summary
The paper investigates the relationship between sarcopenia, arterial stiffness, and hypertension in older adults, which touches on important aspects of aging and age-related diseases. However, it primarily focuses on associations rather than addressing root causes or mechanisms of aging. The findings may contribute to understanding health issues in older populations but do not present significant advancements in longevity research or lifespan extension. Thus, while relevant, the impact is limited.
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