Title : Deciphering the puzzle: Risk factors of sarcopenic obesity in a Korean Nationwide cross-sectional exploration
Abstract:
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the occurrence of sarcopenic obesity and analyze specific risk factors among a group of late middle age of women living in the community.
Methods: Data from a cross-sectional study involving 1,250 female participants aged 50 to 54 years were analyzed. Various factors including age, height, weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, skeletal muscle mass index, smoking and drinking habits, blood pressure, fasting glucose levels, as well as triglyceride and cholesterol levels were examined. Complex sampling analysis techniques were utilized for data analysis, adjusting for individual weights computed based on factors such as base weight, non-response, and post-stratification. And Multiple logistic regression analysis was used for odd ratio of variables.
Results: The prevalence of sarcopenic obesity was found to be 17.87 (15.28-20.79)%. Clinical risk factors associated with sarcopenic obesity included lower height, higher weight, BMI, waist circumference, skeletal muscle mass index, and fasting glucose levels, triglyceride, total cholesterol and drink status (p < 0.05). The odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals are BMI 3.132(2.167-4.527), WC 46.926(70.285-31.331), SMI 0.762(0.795-0.730), DBP 1.225(1.037-1.448), FG 1.069(1.017-1.124), TC 1.056(1.086-1.026), and triglyceride 1.022(1.011-1.033) (p < 0.05).
Conclusions: This research investigates the prevalence and risk factors of sarcopenic obesity among elderly females residing in the community, offering valuable insights and identifying potential risk factors within this specific demographic group.
Audience Take Away:
- Sarcopenic obesity prevalence in older adults was higher in females than in males.
- Healthcare professionals should be attentive to the probability of Sarcopenic Obesity (SO) in men exhibiting elevated levels of triglycerides, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as well as in women with higher fasting glucose levels.
- Awareness of prevalence and gender-specific risk factor is beneficial for healthcare professionals and primary care clinicians to identify potential individuals with sarcopenic obesity and refer them for early detection and treatment.
