Osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and obesity are individually known to have negative impacts on overall health, but a new study has found that when these conditions are combined, they can lead to lung dysfunction. The study, conducted by a large research team led by Professor Cheol-Hyun Park and Han-Sol Lim from Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, sheds light on the harmful effects of osteoporosis-sarcopenic obesity (OSO). The results of this study were recently published in the prestigious international academic journal Nutrients.
As people age, their body composition undergoes significant changes that can have detrimental effects on their bones, muscles, and body fat. This complex combination of osteopenia, sarcopenia, and obesity, known as OSO, has emerged as a new concept in recent years. To investigate the impact of OSO on lung function, the research team analyzed a sample of 28,623 adults over the age of 50 who had undergone health checkups at Kangbuk Samsung Hospital between 2012 and 2018.
The participants were divided into different groups based on their body composition: those with no osteopenia, sarcopenia, or obesity, those with one harmful condition, those with two harmful conditions, and those with three harmful conditions. The results showed that the risk of obstructive lung dysfunction increased by 36% in the group with one harmful condition compared to the group with normal body composition. This risk increased to 47% for those with two or more adverse conditions and reached 64% for those with all three adverse conditions.
Furthermore, the study found that as the number of damaging body components increased, lung function also deteriorated. Specifically, the forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) decreased, and the prevalence of pulmonary obstructive function abnormalities increased.
Professor Park emphasized the importance of weight management, osteoporosis prevention, and muscle mass maintenance in the elderly population to prevent a decline in lung function, particularly the risk of obstructive pulmonary dysfunction.
This study provides valuable insights into the link between OSO and lung dysfunction in aging individuals. As more people are affected by these conditions, it is crucial to prioritize interventions and preventive measures to maintain optimal lung health.
From left, Professor Cheol-Hyun Park and Han-Sol Lim, major
[메디칼업저버 양영구 기자] Osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and obesity, a combination of osteoporosis and sarcopenic obesity, have led to lung dysfunction, according to a study.
Kangbuk Samsung Hospital Professor Park Cheol-hyeon (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine) and Lim Han-sol’s large research team revealed the results of this study. The results of this study were published in the June issue of Nutrients, an international academic journal.
Aging in the elderly population causes harmful changes to body composition that reduce bone and muscle mass and increase body fat mass.
This complex type of osteopenia, sarcopenia, and obesity has recently been proposed as a new concept called osteoporosis-sarcopenic obesity (OSO).
The research team analyzed 28,623 adults over the age of 50 who underwent health checkups at Kangbuk Samsung Hospital’s General Health Screening Center between 2012 and 2018.
According to changes in body composition, the research team divided the group into △ normal body (no osteopenia, sarcopenia, or obesity) △ having 1 harmful condition △ having 2 harmful conditions △ having 3 harmful conditions.
As a result of the study, the risk of obstructive lung dysfunction increased by 36% in the group with one harmful group compared to the normal body group.
The increase was 47% in the group with two or more adverse conditions and 64% in the group with three adverse conditions.
In particular, forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) decreased, and the incidence of pulmonary obstructive function abnormalities increased as more damaging body components were present.
Professor Park said, “In the elderly, controlling weight, preventing osteoporosis, and maintaining muscle mass will help prevent weakening of lung function, especially the risk of obstructive pulmonary dysfunction.”
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