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The prevalence of muscle wasting (sarcopenia) in peritoneal dialysis patients varies with ethnicity due to differences in muscl

Nephrology
Geriatrics
Author
S Yoowannakul et al.
Used Parameters : ECW/TBW, SMM, SMI, PBF
Publication Year : 2017
Country : Thailand
Journal : European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Results We measured ALMI in 434 PD patients, 55.1% males, mean age 55.3±16.2 years, 32.3% diabetic, 54.1% white, 23.7% Asian, 19.1% black. ALMI was lower in Asian women, compared to white and black women (6.4±1.1 vs. 6.6±1.0 and 6.9±1.4 kg/m 2), and lower in Asian men (7.5±1.3 vs. 8.5±1.2 and 8.7±1.3 kg/m 2), p< 0.001. Depending on the ALM/ALMI cut point; the prevalence of sarcopenia was greater in Asian patients (25.6–41.2% using North American or European cut points) compared to white (12.3–18.7%) and black patients …
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