Prevalência do provável diagnóstico de sarcopenia em pessoas idosas vivendo em comunidades de Maceió, Alagoas

Abstract

Introduction: Sarcopenia is part of the group of most common geriatric syndromes and its appearance may involve several factors. With the increase in the elderly population, it is important to identify the prevalence and phenomena associated with the aging process that may contribute to the development of sarcopenia. Objective: To identify the frequency and factors associated with the development of sarcopenia in elderly people in communities in Maceió. Methodology: Cross-sectional study carried out with elderly people living in Maceió. In addition to sociodemographic data, data on the elderly's nutritional status, functional capacity, body composition and current and previous health conditions were collected. Sarcopenia was assessed using the SARC-F screening protocol and the diagnosis was classified according to the criteria established by the Consensus of the Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People. Results: Data from this research allowed the identification of the frequency of sarcopenia in the population of elderly people in Maceió communities (18.1%), and the risk factors associated with it, such as: being over 80 years old, being of low income and self-declaration of black ethnicity, data that contribute to the development of strategies to prevent this problem.