Association of physical activity with sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity in community-dwelling older adults: the Fourth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

The prevalence of sarcopenia was 12.1% in men and 11.9% in women among the elderly Korean population.

• Among individuals with sarcopenia, obesity was prevalent in 68.3% of men and 65.0% of women.
• Men engaging in moderate and high physical activity were 38% and 74%, respectively, less likely to have sarcopenia compared to those with low activity.
• The relationship between physical activity and sarcopenia was not significant for women.
• Men participating in moderate and high physical activity had significantly lower risks of sarcopenic obesity, with odds ratios of 0.47 and 0.27, respectively.
• High physical activity in women was associated with a lower risk of sarcopenic obesity, with an odds ratio of 0.43.

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