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Background <p>Sarcopenia, characterized by loss of muscle strength and mass, is a growing public health concern, especially in aging populations. However, its burden among younger adults in low- and middle-income countries remains underexplored.</p> Objective <p>To estimate the prevalence of probable sarcopenia among Egyptian adults aged 30 years and older and identify associated risk factors.</p> Methods <p>A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted on 350 adults attending outpatient clinics at Cairo University Hospitals. Assessments followed EWGSOP2 criteria using the SARC-F questionnaire and handgrip strength measurement. Participants were classified as having probable sarcopenia based on low handgrip strength, as per the primary EWGSOP2 criterion.</p> Results <p>The overall prevalence of probable sarcopenia, defined according to EWGSOP2 criteria, was 67.4%. Participants with probable sarcopenia were significantly older and more likely to be male. The prevalence of probable sarcopenia increased across age groups—from 65% (&lt; 45 years) to 82% (≥ 60 years). In bivariate analyses, older age, male sex, chronic disease, and lack of regular exercise were significantly associated with probable sarcopenia. In the multivariable model, lack of regular exercise remained the only independent predictor (adjusted OR = 3.78, 95% CI 2.19–6.53, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001).</p> Conclusions <p>Probable sarcopenia is alarmingly prevalent among Egyptian adults, including those in early adulthood. These findings highlight the urgent need for early screening and preventive strategies focusing on chronic disease management and physical activity promotion in primary care.</p>

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Probable sarcopenia is highly prevalent among Egyptian adults aged 30 years and older in a cross-sectional study

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    2026年3月17日

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  • Saeed Soliman,
  • Nadia M. Tawfik

摘要

Background

Sarcopenia, characterized by loss of muscle strength and mass, is a growing public health concern, especially in aging populations. However, its burden among younger adults in low- and middle-income countries remains underexplored.

Objective

To estimate the prevalence of probable sarcopenia among Egyptian adults aged 30 years and older and identify associated risk factors.

Methods

A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted on 350 adults attending outpatient clinics at Cairo University Hospitals. Assessments followed EWGSOP2 criteria using the SARC-F questionnaire and handgrip strength measurement. Participants were classified as having probable sarcopenia based on low handgrip strength, as per the primary EWGSOP2 criterion.

Results

The overall prevalence of probable sarcopenia, defined according to EWGSOP2 criteria, was 67.4%. Participants with probable sarcopenia were significantly older and more likely to be male. The prevalence of probable sarcopenia increased across age groups—from 65% (< 45 years) to 82% (≥ 60 years). In bivariate analyses, older age, male sex, chronic disease, and lack of regular exercise were significantly associated with probable sarcopenia. In the multivariable model, lack of regular exercise remained the only independent predictor (adjusted OR = 3.78, 95% CI 2.19–6.53, p < 0.001).

Conclusions

Probable sarcopenia is alarmingly prevalent among Egyptian adults, including those in early adulthood. These findings highlight the urgent need for early screening and preventive strategies focusing on chronic disease management and physical activity promotion in primary care.