Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status and Sarcopenia in Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Zhai Xiangyu, Wang Moyao, Zhan Shiyin, Yu Doris Sau Fung
Primary Institution: The University of Hong Kong
Hypothesis
This study aims to examine the association between neighborhood socioeconomic status (nSES) and sarcopenia.
Conclusion
Lower neighborhood socioeconomic status is associated with higher odds of sarcopenia among older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- 89 participants (8.4%) were diagnosed with sarcopenia.
- The sample was distributed across three tertiles of nSES.
- Lower nSES tertiles showed higher odds of sarcopenia compared to the highest tertile.
Takeaway
If you live in a neighborhood with less money and education, you might be more likely to have weak muscles as you get older.
Methodology
The study diagnosed sarcopenia using the AWGS2019 algorithm and analyzed the association with nSES across tertiles.
Participant Demographics
Older adults aged over 60 years, 56.0% female, mean age 72 ± 8.1.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
T2: 95% CI, 0.49 – 3.87; T3: 95% CI, 1.51 – 8.28; T2: 95% CI, 0.51 – 4.54; T3: 95% CI, 1.21 – 8.03.
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