Assessment of muscle mass through calf circumference in active older adults in Boa Vista, Roraima
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https://doi.org/10.34119/bjhrv8n3-223Keywords:
aged, sarcopenia, calf circumference, nutritional assessment, geriatric healthAbstract
Aging is accompanied by physiological changes, including the loss of muscle mass and strength, which characterize sarcopenia—a syndrome associated with reduced functionality and an increased risk of falls in older adults. Calf circumference is a simple and useful anthropometric measure for screening sarcopenia in clinical and community settings. This study aimed to assess muscle mass in older adults through calf circumference measurement among participants in a public health promotion program in Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil. This was an observational, cross-sectional study involving 34 older adults (24 women and 10 men) served by the Integrated Center for Elderly Care (CIAPI). Structured interviews were conducted, and bilateral calf measurements were taken using a non-elastic measuring tape. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results showed mean values of 34.1 ± 2.9 cm (right calf) and 33.9 ± 3.0 cm (left calf), close to the 34 cm cutoff point suggested in the literature as an indicator of sarcopenia risk. It is concluded that, although the overall average does not indicate sarcopenia, the proximity of the values to the cutoff reinforces the need for continuous monitoring and the establishment of region-specific criteria for assessing muscle health in the elderly.
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