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ArticleClinical interventions in aging2024

The Optimal Cut-off Value of Upper Arm Circumference and Calf Circumference for Assessing Sarcopenia Among Chinese Community-Dwelling Older Adults.

Mengli Li, Tongtong Yin, Jiaying Qi, Minhao Shi, Fangfang Wang, Zhiyu Mao, Hui Zhang, Li Wang

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Mengli Li *School of Nursing, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
Tongtong Yin *School of Nursing, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
Jiaying QiSchool of Nursing, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
Minhao ShiSchool of Nursing, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
Fangfang WangSchool of Nursing, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
Zhiyu MaoSchool of Nursing, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
Hui ZhangSchool of Nursing, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0001-7462-2687
Li WangSchool of Nursing, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0003-2669-826X

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Abstract

Objective: To explore the cut-off values and health evaluations of upper arm circumference (AC) and calf circumference (CC) on sarcopenia in Chinese community-dwelling older people. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, AC, CC, handgrip strength, muscle mass and gait speed were measured in 1537 Chinese community-dwelling older people in Results: In Conclusion: We found accurate and Chinese population targeted cut-off values of AC and CC on sarcopenia diagnosis (25.9 cm and 33.7 cm in males; 26.5 cm and 33.0 cm in females) and a good evaluation effect of AC and CC on fat and muscle mass, muscle strength and physical functions in males, not females.

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ArmHand StrengthLegSarcopeniaAgedAged, 80 and overBody CompositionChinaCross-Sectional StudiesEast Asian PeopleFemaleGeriatric AssessmentHumansMaleMiddle AgedMuscle Strengthcalf circumferencehealth assessmentsarcopeniaupper arm circumference

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