Calf circumference is an independent predictor of mortality in older adults: An approach with generalized additive models.

Dalila Pinto de Souza Fernandes Leidjaira Lopes Juvanho Manuel Lozano Andréia Queiroz Ribeiro

Published in: Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (2021)

CC was an independent predictor of mortality, and the cutoff point identified by GAMs was higher than recommended by literature (31 cm). This study suggests a review of cutoff points for CC currently adopted to assess low muscle mass in older adults.

Keyphrases

physical activity
cardiovascular events
body mass index
systematic review
risk factors
type diabetes