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Date Published: 28/04/2025
Online Published: 22/04/2025
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.56283/1859-0381/891
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Vol. 21 No. 2E (2025)
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ORIGINAL RESEARCH
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PHAM TKC, TRAN KT, PHAM TD, et al. NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND PREVALENCE OF SARCOPENIA USING THE DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATION SCALES AMONG THE ELDERLY IN A RURAL COMMUNE IN THAI BINH PROVINCE. Tạp chí Dinh dưỡng và Thực phẩm. 2025;21(2E):118-126. doi:10.56283/1859-0381/891

NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND PREVALENCE OF SARCOPENIA USING THE DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATION SCALES AMONG THE ELDERLY IN A RURAL COMMUNE IN THAI BINH PROVINCE

Thi Kieu Chinh PHAM1, , Khanh Thu TRAN2, Thi Dung PHAM1, Thi Nhung NINH1, Thi Lan TRAN3, Duc Minh PHAM4, Quang Binh TRAN5, Ngoc Quynh Huong NGUYEN6
1 Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy
2 Thai Binh Department of Health
3 Hong Bang International University, Vietnam
4 Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Military Medical University
5 National Institute of Nutrition, Hanoi, Vietnam
6 Nha Be District Center for Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City

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Abstract

Aims: To describe the prevalence of sarcopenia using different classification scales among the elderly in Dong Hoang commune, Dong Hung district, Thai Binh province. 

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 224 elderly individuals. The nutritional status of the participants was assessed and classified using the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), body mass index (BMI), and physical activity levels (IPAQ-SF). Sarcopenia was diagnosed using AWGS, SARC-F, SARC-CalF, and Ishii criteria.

Results: The prevalence of malnutrition, based on BMI and MNA criteria, was 12.9% and 19.6%, respectively. The highest sarcopenia rate was observed when using the Ishii criteria (49.1%), followed by SARC-CalF (42.4%), AWGS 2019 (39.3%), and SARC-F (33.5%). The sarcopenia prevalence was highest in the ≥ 80 age group. Chronic energy deficiency, low physical activity level, and MNA-based malnutrition were statistically significantly associated with sarcopenia (p<0.05).

Conclusion: Sarcopenia is prevalent among the elderly and increases rapidly with age. Malnutrition, chronic energy deficiency, and low physical activity level are key factors associated with sarcopenia. Enhancing screening for early detection and implementing nutritional interventions, and physical activity promotion are essential to reducing the risk of sarcopenia in this population.

Keywords

Sarcopenia, elderly, rural, Thai Binh province

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