Related factors of sarcopenia risk in Chinese older people - a cross-sectional study.

Juan Chen, Yan-Hong Su

Key Laboratory of Sports Human Body Science, College of Physical Education, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, Liaoning, China.Key Laboratory of Sports Human Body Science, College of Physical Education, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, Liaoning, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Numerous factors, including age chronic disease, level of education, and depression, affect the health and function of skeletal muscles. However, it is still unclear which factors affect skeletal muscle health in older age groups across age range segments. Decision tree and logistic regression models were employed in this study to examine the factors that influence older adults' likelihood of developing sarcopenia. The database information of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) in 2015 was selected, and a sample of 2965 people who met the inclusion criteria was screened. Logistic regression research revealed that while height (

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Research summary

The paper investigates the factors influencing the risk of sarcopenia in older adults. Understanding sarcopenia and its risk factors is crucial for addressing age-related decline in muscle health, which is a significant aspect of longevity research.

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