A positive association between stroke risk and sarcopenia in men aged ≥ 50 years, but not women: Results from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2008–2010

摘要

Background and aims: Sarcopenia, the loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength, develops with aging and may be a pivotal risk factor in individual cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). We examined whether sarcopenia was positively associated with the prevalence of CVDs, including angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, and stroke, in adults of each gender aged >50 years, independent of other covariates and possible confounders.Methods and results: This cross-sectional study included 3,009 men and 4,199 women aged >50 years who participated in the 2008–2010 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Sarcopenia was defined as appendicular skeletal muscle mass/body weight 50 years with sarcopenia showed elevated prevalence of CVDs, especially stroke, in a representative sample of the general South Korean population.