Associations between sarcopenic obesity and risk of falls: a population-based cohort study among middle-aged and older adults using the CHARLS
Both sarcopenic obesity and possible sarcopenic obesity are associated with an elevated risk of falls. Middle-aged and older adults should adopt preventive strategies, such as maintaining regular physical activity, to preserve muscle mass and reduce the risk of falls.
Authors
- Chuanwen Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7485-7996)
- Wang Xiang-ying
- Zhanpeng Meng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9633-4111)
- Jiaqiang Xiao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2956-6153)
Institutions
- Shandong Normal University (CN)
- Heze University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-10-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24746-1
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.33
Funders
- Peking University