Comprehensive Investigation on the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Coexistence of A ge-related Loss o f Skeletal Mu scle Mass and Obesity among Males in Their 40s
Year: 2023
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: PURPOSE: This study examined the prevalence and specific risk factors in males aged 40-49 years with the coexistence of age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and obesity (CALSMO).METHODS: The current study analyzed the data obtained from a cross-sectional study involving a sample of 1,218 men who resided in the community and fell within the age range of 40 to 49 years.Multiple risk factors were examined: age, height, weight, body mass index, waist circumference, skeletal muscle mass index, smoking and drinking habits, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, fasting glucose levels, and triglyceride and cholesterol levels.All data were analyzed via complex sampling analysis.RESULTS: The coexistence of age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and obesity in males was 2.94% (95% CI: 2.06-4.17).The clinical risk factors were low height, high weight, †Corresponding
Author: Jongseok Hwang
Institution: Yeungnam University
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology (medical)
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4386409205