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Sanidad Militar
Print version ISSN 1887-8571
Abstract
AJEJAS-BAZAN, MJ; GOMEZ-CRESPO, JM; PEREZ-PASTOR, JM and FUENTES-MORA, C. Risk factors associated with sarcopenia in elderly persons in military Hospital Central de la Defensa «Gómez Ulla». Sanid. Mil. [online]. 2022, vol.78, n.3, pp.140-145. . ISSN 1887-8571. https://dx.doi.org/0.4321/s1887-85712022000300003.
Antecedents and objectives:
Sarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by the progressive and generalized decrease in skeletal muscle mass, strength and decreased physical performance. Associated factors are age, diet, sedentary lifestyle and chronic diseases. Very few studies have been conducted on the epidemiology of sarcopenia in hospitalized elderly. The objective of the study was to describe the prevalence of sarcopenia and identify the associated factors among elderly patients hospitalized in Madrid, Spain.
Material y Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Hospital Central de la Defensa “Gómez Ulla” during the period from March to September 2018. 295 patients with ages greater than or equal to 65 participated. Sarcopenia was defined according to the EWGSOP2 criterion measuring muscle mass, muscle strength and functionality.
Results:
The prevalence of sarcopenia was 28.5% (95% CI 23.3-33.7), without significant differences between men and women. The Body Mass Index, hospital stay, alcohol consumption, smoke, physical activity, frequency of physical activity and strength of muscle mass, muscle strenght and funcionality presented an association with the sarcopenia.
Conclusions:
The prevalence was higher than other studies. The body mass index was significantly higher in subjects with sarcopenia. A higher proportion of smoking was found in subjects without sarcopenia. Likewise, an association was found between physical exercise and a lower prevalence of sarcopenia.
Keywords : Sarcopenia; Prevalence; Epidemiologic Factors; Frailty; Healthy Lifestyle.