Study on body composition characteristics and influencing factors of sarcopenia status among older adults in Shanghai: a cross-sectional study

This study is the first to report the prevalence of sarcopenia and SO in the elderly population (≥ 60 years old) in Shanghai and its associated risk factors, suggesting that attention should be paid to muscle health in the elderly population. In clinical practice, sarcopenia screening and intervention should be carried out as early as possible for elderly men to achieve timely and effective prevention. This study helps to raise awareness of sarcopenia and promote its identification and intervention in the Chinese population.