PREDICTING ALL-CAUSE MORTALITY USING THE SARCOPENIA PHENOTYPE: EVIDENCE FROM THE KFACS
2024
Predicting All-Cause Mortality Using the Sarcopenia Phenotype
Sample size: 2400
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Kim Miji, Shin Hyung Eun, Lee Daehyun, Jung Heeeun, Jang Jae Young, Cho Hyunjin, Lim Nahyun, Won Chang Won
Primary Institution: Kyung Hee University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the association between sarcopenia phenotypes and all-cause mortality.
Conclusion
Sarcopenia, defined by reduced muscle mass and strength, is linked to higher mortality rates in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- The prevalence of sarcopenia was 15.4% in men and 7.5% in women.
- 203 deaths occurred during the study.
- 6-year mortality rates were higher in individuals with sarcopenia.
Takeaway
Older people with less muscle and strength are more likely to die sooner than those with more muscle and strength.
Methodology
The study used a prospective 6-year follow-up analysis and discrete-time Cox proportional hazards models.
Participant Demographics
52.8% women; mean age 76.0±3.9 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.06
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 1.9–2.5
Statistical Significance
p=0.06
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