Incidence and Predictors of Sarcopenia Onset in Community-Dwelling Elderly Japanese Women: 4-Year Follow-Up Study

Age, BMI, calf circumference, and TUG were consistent predictors of the various stages and components of sarcopenia. The data also suggest that cystatin C was associated with higher odds of incident severe sarcopenia, and further study into kidney function and onset of sarcopenia in large populations is needed.