Is ambient air pollution associated with sarcopenia? Results from a nation-wide cross-sectional study.

Zhihan LaiYin YangZhengmin Min QianMichael G VaughnMaya TabetHualiang Lin

Published in: Age and ageing (2022)

this study suggests that exposure to ambient air pollution might be one risk factor of sarcopenia. Prospective studies are needed to further confirm our findings.

Keyphrases

air pollution
particulate matter
lung function
skeletal muscle
risk factors
community dwelling
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
case control