Mid-upper arm circumference, calf circumference and mortality in Chinese long-term care facility residents: a prospective cohort study

Objective

To investigate the association between mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), calf circumference (CC) and all-cause mortality in a Chinese population.

Design

Prospective cohort study.

Setting

Eight long-term care facilities in central Taiwan.

Participants

A total of 329 residents age 60 years and older (median 79.0 years, range 60–101; 139 men, 190 women) were enrolled.

Methods

Anthropometrics...