Association between appendicular lean mass-to-body weight ratio and metabolic syndrome in community-dwelling older adults in Taiwan: A cross-sectional study

Chun-Yung Chang, Nain-Feng Chu, Der-Min Wu, Wen-Chen Liang, Shu-Chuan Yeh, Cheng-Hsin Chuang, Division of Internal Medicine, Pingtung Branch, Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical University, Institute of Medical Science and Technology, National Sun Yat-sen University, Division of Occupational Medicine, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, School of Public Health, National Defense Medical University, Institute of Healthcare Management, National Sun Yat-sen University

Journal of International Medical Research

Published online on April 30, 2026

Abstract

Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 54, Issue 4, April 2026.
ObjectiveMetabolic syndrome increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. This study examined the associations of body mass index and the appendicular lean mass-to-body weight ratio with metabolic syndrome in Taiwanese older adults.MethodsA ...