Table 2.
Prevalence of the single GLIM phenotypic and etiological criteria in the subjects.
| Men | Women | Total | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenotypic criteria | ||||
| Weight loss * | 349(23.3) | 203(19.7) | 552(21.9) | 0.029 |
| BMI reduction | 243(16.3) | 187(18.1) | 430(17.0) | 0.216 |
| CC reduction * | 691(46.2) | 550(53.3) | 1241(49.1) | 0.000 |
| CC reduction+HGS reduction | 483(32.3) | 335(32.5) | 818(32.4) | 0.922 |
| Etiological criteria | ||||
| Low food intake or absorption | 718(48.0) | 503(48.8) | 1221(48.3) | 0.707 |
| Disease burden or inflammation * | 687(46.0) | 428(41.5) | 1115(44.1) | 0.027 |
* p < 0.05 between men and women. BMI, body mass index; GLIM, Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition; CC, Calf circumference; HGS, Handgrip strength.