Dinapenia en adultos mayores de una zona urbano marginal de Guayaquil.

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of the current study was to evaluate the dynapenia and its associations between sociodemographic values and geriatric evaluations in older adults. Methods: The study enrolled community-living older adults (n=360; females) aged 60 and over, the participants completed a handgrip assessment, and geriatric evaluations from a prime care system. Results: mean of age 72.8 ± 9.1 years, women were 75.5% of the sample. 53.9% were half-blood, 31.9% were married and 62.2% had basic scholarship. Men had more weight 68.9 ± 14.0 kg, than women with 63.9 ± 13.2 kg. Regardless BMI there were no differences between sexes. Men and women were stronger in dominant vs. non-dominant group. The Handgrip strength had a positive relationship with the brachial perimeter. Conclusions: A high prevalence of dynapenia is estimated in people over 60, obtaining a higher percentage of men in relation to women. Values below the cut-off points in dynamometry established in the study (M <16; H <27) are related to a low level of muscle mass in the arm and a decreased BMI. These data that affect complications that improve muscle strength are important in this age group in order to improve their functional condition, quality of life and even decrease mortality rates.