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Prevalencia de sarcopenia en estudiantes universitarios colombianos mediante fuerza de prensión manual y perímetro de pantorrilla corregido por IMC.

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Title: Prevalencia de sarcopenia en estudiantes universitarios colombianos mediante fuerza de prensión manual y perímetro de pantorrilla corregido por IMC. (Spanish)
Alternate Title: Prevalence of sarcopenia in Colombian university students using handgrip strength and BMI-corrected calf circumference. (English)
Authors: Ramos Bermúdez, Santiago, Suárez León, María Valentina, Ramírez García, Cindy Maribel, García García, Angélica María, Castrillón Rendón, Brahian Steven
Source: Retos: Nuevas Perspectivas de Educación Física, Deporte y Recreación; 2025, Issue 62, p862-871, 10p
Subject Terms: DIETARY patterns, SCIENTIFIC apparatus & instruments, GRIP strength, SEDENTARY behavior, UNIVERSITIES & colleges
Abstract (English): Sarcopenia, a disease that typically manifests in advanced age, is increasingly prevalent in younger individuals. This phenomenon is largely attributable to sedentary lifestyles, poor dietary habits, and excessive sedentary behavior. Early detection is therefore crucial for effective management. In order to ascertain the prevalence of sarcopenia in Colombian post-secondary education students, an evaluation of hand grip strength (HGS) and calf circumference corrected by BMI was conducted on 1649 students 912 men and 737 women from four Colombian official tertiary education institutions were evaluated in a cross-sectional study. Anthropometric measurements, including height, body mass, and CC, were conducted in accordance with the ISAK techniques by trained anthropometrists. The HGS was assessed with a Takei Smedly III dynamometer (Takei Scientific Instruments Co., Ltd, Niigata, Japan). The calculation of normality, measures of central tendency, dispersion and association was conducted using the Python program (version 3.1). The study was conducted in accordance with the ethical standards laid down in the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki and its subsequent amendments. A total of 371 students (22.5%) were identified as having sarcopenia based on PP measurements, with 164 (22.3%) being male and 207 (22.7%) being female. By FPM, 244 students (14.8%) were identified, 156 men (21.2%) and 88 women (9.6%). The combination of the two risk factors identified 82 students (5.0%), with 52 men (7.1%) and 30 women (3.3%). These prevalent figures highlight the urgent need for the implementation of preventive programs in higher education institutions (HEIs), which should be delivered through educational measures and the provision of physical activity programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish): La sarcopenia, enfermedad normalmente de aparición tardía se hace cada vez más frecuente en personas jóvenes, debido a una baja actividad física, mala alimentación y excesivo número de horas en conductas sedentarias, por lo que es importante detectarla tempranamente. Con el objetivo de establecer la prevalencia de sarcopenia en estudiantes de educación post-secundaria colombianos, mediante la evaluación de fuerza de prensión manua (FPM) y perímetro de pantorrilla (PP) corregido por IMC, fueron evaluados 1649 estudiantes, (912 hombres edad 22,87±4,9) y 737 mujeres (edad 22,16±4,3) años, de cuatro instituciones oficiales colombianas de educación superior (IES), en un estudio de corte transversal. Fueron medidos talla, masa corporal, PP con técnicas ISAK por antropometristas entrenados, FPM con dinamómetro manual. Con el programa Phyton (v. 3.1) fueron calculadas normalidad, medidas de tendencia central, dispersión y asociación. El estudio contó con aval ético. Fueron identificados 371 estudiantes (22,5%) con sarcopenia por PP, 164 (22,3%) hombres y 207 (22,7%) mujeres. Por FPM fueron detectados 244 (14,8%) estudiantes, 156 (21,2%) hombres y 88 (9,6%) mujeres. Con los dos factores de riesgo fueron detectados 82 (5,0%) estudiantes, 52 (7,1%) hombres y 30 (3,3%) mujeres. En conclusión, dado que estas cifras de prevalencia son altas, urge la implementación de programas preventivos en las IES a través de medidas educativas y oferta de programas de actividad física. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Sarcopenia, a disease that typically manifests in advanced age, is increasingly prevalent in younger individuals. This phenomenon is largely attributable to sedentary lifestyles, poor dietary habits, and excessive sedentary behavior. Early detection is therefore crucial for effective management. In order to ascertain the prevalence of sarcopenia in Colombian post-secondary education students, an evaluation of hand grip strength (HGS) and calf circumference corrected by BMI was conducted on 1649 students 912 men and 737 women from four Colombian official tertiary education institutions were evaluated in a cross-sectional study. Anthropometric measurements, including height, body mass, and CC, were conducted in accordance with the ISAK techniques by trained anthropometrists. The HGS was assessed with a Takei Smedly III dynamometer (Takei Scientific Instruments Co., Ltd, Niigata, Japan). The calculation of normality, measures of central tendency, dispersion and association was conducted using the Python program (version 3.1). The study was conducted in accordance with the ethical standards laid down in the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki and its subsequent amendments. A total of 371 students (22.5%) were identified as having sarcopenia based on PP measurements, with 164 (22.3%) being male and 207 (22.7%) being female. By FPM, 244 students (14.8%) were identified, 156 men (21.2%) and 88 women (9.6%). The combination of the two risk factors identified 82 students (5.0%), with 52 men (7.1%) and 30 women (3.3%). These prevalent figures highlight the urgent need for the implementation of preventive programs in higher education institutions (HEIs), which should be delivered through educational measures and the provision of physical activity programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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