A Study on the Urban and Rural Differences in Morphological Characteristics and Muscle Indices Related to Sarcopenia of Middle-Aged Women
Abstract
Objectives This study was conducted to investigate the urban–rural differences in morphological characteristics and muscle indices related to sarcopenia in middle-aged women. Methods Body composition was assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis, and muscle strength was evaluated using handgrip and leg extension tests in 207 middle-aged women. Group differences were analyzed using independent t-tests. Based on these measurements, participants were divided into two groups: the rural group (RG, n=100) and the urban group (UG, n=107). Results The RG group showed lower skeletal muscle mass (p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Nutrition and Health in Aging
Body Composition Measurement Techniques
Muscle Physiology and Disorders
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Sport and Dance Science
- Volume
- 6
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 233–242
- Publication date
- 28 February 2026
- Language
- EN