Calf Circumference as a Simple Screening Marker for Diagnosing Sarcopenia in Older Korean Adults: the Korean Frailty and Aging Cohort Study (KFACS).

Sunyoung Kim Miji Kim Yunhwan Lee Byung Sung Kim Tai Young Yoon Chang Won Won

Published in: Journal of Korean medical science (2018)

The optimal cut-off values of CC for low MM are 35 cm for males and 33 cm for females. Lower CC based on these cut-off values is related with poor physical function. CC may be also a good indicator of sarcopenia in Korean elderly.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
skeletal muscle
middle aged
body mass index
body weight