Calf circumference to body mass index ratio: a new anthropometric indicator for ultrasound based sarcopenic obesity

Calf circumference to body mass index ratio: a new anthropometric indicator for ultrasound based sarcopenic obesity

Abstract Objectives Traditional anthropometric measurements, such as calf and arm circumference, may not accurately reflect muscle mass in obese individuals. These limitations highlight the need for more sensitive and practical measures for the early detection of sarcopenic obesity. This study aimed...

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Main Authors: Nermin Karakurt, Ayşe Fadıloğlu, Fatih Güngör, Eda Çeker, Esra Çataltepe, Zekeriya Ulger, Hacer Dogan Varan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Sarcopenia
Sarcopenic obesity
Calf circumference
Anthropometric
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06038-w
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