作者: Maw Pin Tan , Ching Min Chen , Bayu Satria Wiratama , Wen Hsuan Hou , Hamam Hadi
DOI: 10.1371/JOURNAL.PONE.0246179
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摘要: Reduced peak expiratory flow is a common physiological change in older individuals and age an important predictor for sarcopenia. We analyzed nationwide survey data to determine the relationship between rate sarcopenia Indonesians. Community-dwelling Indonesian aged ≥60 years (n = 2422; mean 67.21 y) from fifth-wave of Family Life Survey was selected. Sarcopenia diagnosed based on handgrip strength, gait speed, appendicular skeletal muscle mass measurements. Peak rates (PEFRs) were categorized according their percentage predicted as 80%. Confounders previously determined be associated with occurrence included. prevalence 50.25%. After adjustment confounders, PEFRs Poor lung function independently occurrence. Future studies should explore usefulness PEFR risk factor