Table 3.
The cutoff values and prevalence of low muscle mass and low muscle function.
| Variable | Men (n = 263) | Women (n = 258) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutoff Value | Prevalence (%) | Cutoff Value | Prevalence (%) | |
| Low muscle mass 1 | ||||
| Skeletal muscle mass index (kg/m2) | 7.23 | 35.4 | 5.67 | 27.9 |
| Low muscle function 2 | ||||
| Hand grip strength (kg) | 29.0 | 19.0 | 18.5 | 19.8 |
1 Defined based on appendicular skeletal muscle mass adjusted for height (ASM/height2), as proposed by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP). 2 Defined based on the 20th percentile of handgrip strength of elderly men and women.