Estimation of Pre-Sarcopenia Among A Sample Aged 60 Years and Older From Baghdad\Iraq

Background: The pre-sarcopenia is a preclinical state of sarcopenia; which was identified as an age associated muscle disease detected by low muscle mass only and normal muscle function. It can predict the subsequent functional decline. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of presarcopenia in...

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Main Authors: Israa Al-Taglubee, Atheer Al-Saffar
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Language:English
Published: Al-Nahrain University/College of medicine 2023-01-01
Series:The Iraqi Journal of Medical Sciences
Online Access:https://www.iraqijms.net/index.php?do=view&type=article&id=910
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description Background: The pre-sarcopenia is a preclinical state of sarcopenia; which was identified as an age associated muscle disease detected by low muscle mass only and normal muscle function. It can predict the subsequent functional decline. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of presarcopenia in Iraqi sample aged ≥60 years old and determines some socio-demographic factors that may be related. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional community dwelling study. The data obtained from a questionnaire (socio-demographic and behavioral data) in addition to anthropometry and muscle strength measurements. The muscle mass was estimated by anthropometry equation and cutoff points were derived from The European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People 2019. Results: The result revealed that near quarter of the sample was pre-sarcopenia; 38.3% male and 8.2% female. It was significantly associated with male, single, retirement, smokers, alcoholic, diabetic and normal body mass index elderly, it negatively related to age and fall history and positively with schooling and physically activate. Conclusion: Pre-sarcopenia, which is an age associated condition was presented as a considerable prevalence among a sample of older age participants from Baghdad and association with all independent variables. Keywords: Fragile, old age, disability Citation: Al-Taglubee IM, Al-Saffar AJ. Estimation of pre-sarcopenia among a sample aged 60 years and older from Baghdad\Iraq. Iraqi JMS. 2023; 21(2): 269-277. doi: 10.22578/IJMS.21.2.15
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spelling doaj-art-747be0be155c44909b1647be4c49dd4e2025-08-20T02:39:13ZengAl-Nahrain University/College of medicineThe Iraqi Journal of Medical Sciences1681-65792224-47192023-01-0121226927710.22578/IJMS.21.2.15Estimation of Pre-Sarcopenia Among A Sample Aged 60 Years and Older From Baghdad\IraqIsraa Al-TaglubeeAtheer Al-Saffar Background: The pre-sarcopenia is a preclinical state of sarcopenia; which was identified as an age associated muscle disease detected by low muscle mass only and normal muscle function. It can predict the subsequent functional decline. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of presarcopenia in Iraqi sample aged ≥60 years old and determines some socio-demographic factors that may be related. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional community dwelling study. The data obtained from a questionnaire (socio-demographic and behavioral data) in addition to anthropometry and muscle strength measurements. The muscle mass was estimated by anthropometry equation and cutoff points were derived from The European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People 2019. Results: The result revealed that near quarter of the sample was pre-sarcopenia; 38.3% male and 8.2% female. It was significantly associated with male, single, retirement, smokers, alcoholic, diabetic and normal body mass index elderly, it negatively related to age and fall history and positively with schooling and physically activate. Conclusion: Pre-sarcopenia, which is an age associated condition was presented as a considerable prevalence among a sample of older age participants from Baghdad and association with all independent variables. Keywords: Fragile, old age, disability Citation: Al-Taglubee IM, Al-Saffar AJ. Estimation of pre-sarcopenia among a sample aged 60 years and older from Baghdad\Iraq. Iraqi JMS. 2023; 21(2): 269-277. doi: 10.22578/IJMS.21.2.15 https://www.iraqijms.net/index.php?do=view&type=article&id=910
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Estimation of Pre-Sarcopenia Among A Sample Aged 60 Years and Older From Baghdad\Iraq
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title Estimation of Pre-Sarcopenia Among A Sample Aged 60 Years and Older From Baghdad\Iraq
title_full Estimation of Pre-Sarcopenia Among A Sample Aged 60 Years and Older From Baghdad\Iraq
title_fullStr Estimation of Pre-Sarcopenia Among A Sample Aged 60 Years and Older From Baghdad\Iraq
title_full_unstemmed Estimation of Pre-Sarcopenia Among A Sample Aged 60 Years and Older From Baghdad\Iraq
title_short Estimation of Pre-Sarcopenia Among A Sample Aged 60 Years and Older From Baghdad\Iraq
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