학술논문
Low appendicular skeletal muscle mass index is associated with the anthropometric variables of post-menopausal women
Document Type
article
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Source
BMC Geriatrics, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2022)
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Language
English
ISSN
1471-2318
Abstract
Abstract Background Skeletal muscle mass is a central component of body composition and its decline is enhanced during aging. We verified the association between the appendicular skeletal muscle mass index (ASMI) with the anthropometric variables, biochemical variables, and lifestyle of postmenopausal women. Methods Cross-sectional observational study conducted with postmenopausal women. Sociodemographic, clinical, lifestyle, physical activity level, biochemical, and anthropometric markers were collected. Body composition was assessed by dual-energy densitometry. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was applied. Results One hundred fourteen women aged in average 66.0 ± 5.8 years were evaluated. There was a significant association between ASMI and age (p = 0.004), body mass (p