The Relationship Between Sarcopenia and Vitamin D Levels in Adults of Different Ethnicities: Findings From the West China Health and Aging Trend Study
Abstract:Objective: Sarcopenia is a condition associated with progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and function resulting in substantial negative health outcomes and disability in older adults. The present study was designed to identify risk factors associated with sarcopenia incidence in various ethnic groups in Western China based upon the Asian Working Group on Sarcopenia 2019 (AWGS2019) criteria in various ethnic groups in Western China and to explore the relationship between sarcopenia and vitamin D levels. St… Show more
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