ArticlePloS one2022
Prevalence of sarcopenia among Saudis and its association with lifestyle behaviors: Protocol for cross-sectional study.
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- Prevalence and Overlap of Malnutrition, Sarcopenia and Related Nutritional Syndromes in a Large Haemodialysis Population.Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle · 2026Article
- Arabic Translation & Validation of Strength, Ambulation, Rising from A Chair, Stair Climbing and History of Falling Scale (SARC-F).International journal of general medicine · 2026Article
- The association of HALP score with low muscle mass in older adults.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Sarcopenia risk in U.S. younger adults: the impact of physical activity intensity and occupational engagement-insights from a cross-sectional NHANES study.BMC public health · 2024Article
- A Review of Anthropometric Measurements for Saudi Adults and Elderly, Directions for Future Work and Recommendations to Establish Saudi Guidelines in Line with the Saudi 2030 Vision.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Frailty in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Prevalence and Management, Where Are We?Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Sarcopenia of Ageing: Does a Healthier Lifestyle Matter in Reversing the Trajectory? A Brief Narrative Review and a Call for Action in Saudi Arabia.Saudi journal of medicine & medical sciencesReview
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Abstract
backgroundSarcopenia is an age-related muscular disease manifesting as a loss of muscle function and mass-leads to detrimental consequences at both individual and community levels. Modifiable lifestyle factors (such as physical behaviors and nutritional habits) may be involved in sarcopenia etiology. European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older Population (EWGOSP2) established a cut-off point for sarcopenia diagnosis based on the European population and they recommend the use of a regional normative population. However, no sufficient data on sarcopenia prevalence is presently available in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, this project aims to define appropriate reference values from healthy Saudi young adults (Phase I) and to investigate the prevalence of sarcopenia in Saudi Arabia (Phase II) and examine selected modifiable lifestyle correlates of sarcopenia (Phase I, II).
methodsThe project will involve two phases. Phase I will include 1532 healthy Saudi young adults aged between 20-40 years. While, Phase II will include 1532 Saudi older adults aged ≥50 years. The study will measure vital signs, anthropometrics, muscle mass using bioelectrical impedance analysis and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, muscle strength using handgrip strength and maximal isometric strength, physical function using short physical performance battery, and 6-minute walk test to measure aerobic endurance. To explore the associations between lifestyle behaviors with sarcopenia indices, physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep will be evaluated subjectively using Global Physical Activity Questionnaire and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and objectively via ActivPAL accelerometers. A three-day dietary food record will also be used to evaluate dietary intake. Additionally, EuroQOL five-dimension questionnaire will be utilized to assess health-related quality of life. DISCUSSION: The study will have significant implications in recognizing the prevalence of sarcopenia in Saudi population, which will guide our future interventional studies aimed at early prevention and treatment of this disease.
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