Back to Search
Start Over
The Evolving Landscape of Sarcopenia in Asia: A Systematic review and meta-analysis following the 2019 Asian working group for sarcopenia (AWGS) diagnostic criteria.
- Source :
-
Archives of gerontology and geriatrics [Arch Gerontol Geriatr] 2024 Jul 31; Vol. 128, pp. 105596. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 31. - Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Ahead of Print
-
Abstract
- Background: Sarcopenia, characterized by age-related loss of muscle mass and function, poses a significant public health concern, particularly in Asia's rapidly aging population. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the current epidemiology of sarcopenia in Asia using the 2019 Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) diagnostic criteria.<br />Methods: Databases including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane were systematically searched for studies published until December 7, 2023, involving older adults aged ≥ 60 years diagnosed with sarcopenia using the 2019 AWGS criteria in Asia. Study quality was assessed, and meta-analyses were conducted to estimate the pooled prevalence of sarcopenia, possible sarcopenia, and severe sarcopenia.<br />Results: A total of 140 studies, collectively involving 156,325 participants (67.1 % community-dwelling older adults with the minimum age for participant inclusion ranging from 60 to 80 years) from various Asian countries, were included. The overall prevalence of sarcopenia among community-dwelling older adults was 16.5 % (95 % CI: 14.7 %-18.4 %). Notably, the prevalence of possible sarcopenia was higher at 28.7 % (95 % CI: 22.0 %-36.5 %), while severe sarcopenia had a lower prevalence of 4.4 % (95 % CI: 3.3 %-5.8 %). Subgroup analyses revealed variations in sarcopenia prevalence based on diagnostic modalities, ranging from 7.5 % (95 % CI: 6.0 %-9.4 %) for assessments using bioelectrical impedance analysis, handgrip strength, gait speed, chair stand and short physical performance battery, to 20.8 % (95 % CI: 18.9 %-23.0 %) when using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry coupled with muscle strength and physical performance measures.<br />Conclusion: This comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis highlights the substantial burden of sarcopenia among older adults in Asia, underscoring the need for early identification and intervention strategies to mitigate its adverse consequences on public health.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest None.<br /> (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1872-6976
- Volume :
- 128
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Archives of gerontology and geriatrics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 39232423
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2024.105596