Risk factors associated with sarcopenic obesity in older adults: a meta-analysis and systematic review - PubMed
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- Sarcopenic obesity is a significant health issue in older adults linked to poor outcomes.
- Risk factors include age, education level (high school and above), and marital status (married).
- Behavioral factors like regular exercise, physical inactivity, and sedentary time contribute to the risk.
- Disease-related factors include diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, depression, and metabolic syndrome.
- Blood lipid factors such as hyperlipidemia, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol are also risk factors.
- Nutritional intake factors, like low levels of 25(OH)D, play a role in sarcopenic obesity.
- The study included 37 studies with a total sample size of 90,786 older adults.
- Findings support targeted strategies for prevention and treatment of sarcopenic obesity.