Table I. Gait Speed, Hand Grip Strength, IWGS, EWGSOP, EWGSOP according to Da Silva, and Total ALM according to Batsis participant numbers of Sarcopenia (51, 52, 164-166) Sarcopenia Definition Category Definition Frequency Percentage Gait Speed Cut Off Sarcopenic <0.8m/s 32 49.20% Non-Sarcopenic ≥0.8m/s 33 50.8 Hand Grip Strength Cut Off Sarcopenic <20kg Female<30kg Male 13 20% Non-Sarcopenic ≥ 20kg Female≥ 30kg Male 52 80% IWGS Sarcopenic Gait Speed <1m/s; ALM <7.22kg/m2 Male; ALM<5.66kg/m2 Female 0 0% Non-Sarcopenia Gait Speed <1m/s 65 100% EWGSOP Sarcopenic Gait Speed <0.8m/s; Hand Grip Strength <20kg Female, <30kg Male; ALM <7.26kg/m2 Male; ALM <5.50kg/m2 Female 0 0% Non-Sarcopenic ALM > 7.26kg/m2 Male, ALM >5.51kg/m2 Female 65 100% EWGSOP (Da Silva) Sarcopenic ALM <8.90kg/m2 Male, ALM <6.36kg/m2 Female 9 13.80% Non-Sarcopenic ALM >8.90kg/m2 Male, ALM >6.36kg/m2 Female 56 86.20% Batsis et al. (Total ALM) Sarcopenic ALM <19.75kg Male, ALM < 15.02kg Female 2 3.10% Non-Sarcopenic ALM > 19.75kg Male, ALM > 15.02kg Female 63 96.90%
Table 2. Obesity definitions and incidence according to WHO BMI, Dufour et al. Total Body Fat Percentage (TBFP), International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Waist Circumference (74, 81, 134) Source Category Definition Frequency Percentage WHO Obese BMI >30kg/m2 37 56.90% Overweight BMI 25-29.9kg/m2 28 43.10% Normal BMI 20-24.9kgm/2 0 0.0% Dufour et al. Obese TBFP >30% Male 41 63.10% TBFP >40% Female Overweight TBFP <30% Male 24 36.90% TBFP <40% Female IDF Obese Waist Circumference >90cm Males 58 89% Waist Circumference >80cm Females Overweight Waist Circumference <90cm Males 7 11% Waist Circumference >80cm Females
2015 26 2.35 ± 2.05 Walking Time 2014 38 192.24 ± 199.81 0.05 2015 26 106.92 ± 105.37 Vigorous Activity Time 2014 38 81.05 ± 249.48 0.66 2015 26 106.73 ± 197.10 Vigorous Physical Activity Time 2014 38 60.26 ± 144.88 0.79 2015 26 69.81 ± 127.49 Moderate Physical Activity Time 2014 39 44.54 ± 109.18 0.32 2015 26 88.27 ± 240.31
AQoL-6D Please tick the statement that best describes how you feel today: How much help do you need with jobs around the house (e.g., cooking, cleaning the house or washing clothes): I can do all these tasks very quickly and efficiently without any help □ I can do these tasks relatively easily without help □ I can do these tasks only very slowly without help □ I cannot do most of these tasks unless I have help □ I can do none of these tasks by myself □ Thinking about how easy or difficult it is for you to get around by yourself outside your house (e.g., shopping, visiting): Getting around is enjoyable and easy □ I have no difficulty getting around outside my house □ A little difficulty □ Moderate difficulty □ A lot of difficulty □ I cannot get around unless somebody is there to help me □ Thinking about your mobility, including using any aids or equipment such as wheelchairs, frames, sticks: I am very mobile □ I have no difficulty with mobility □ I have some difficulty with mobility (for example, going uphill) □ I have difficulty with mobility. I can go short distances only □ I have a lot of difficulty with mobility. I need someone to help me □ I am bedridden □ Thinking about dressing, washing yourself, eating or looking after your appearance: These tasks are very easy for me □ I have no real difficulty in carrying out these tasks □ I find some of these tasks difficult, but I manage to do them on my own □ Many of these tasks are difficult, and I need help to do them □ I cannot do these tasks by myself at all □
How much do you feel you can cope with life’s problems? Completely □ Mostly □ Partly □ Very little □ Not at all □ Thinking about how often you experience serious pain: I experience it Very rarely □ Less than once a week □ Three to four times a week □ Most of the time □ How much pain or discomfort do you experience: None at all □ I have moderate pain □ I suffer from severe pain □ I suffer unbearable pain □ How often does pain interfere with your usual activities? Never □ Rarely □ Sometimes □ Often □ Always □