Table 3 Factors associated with sarcopenia using backward stepwise logistic regression

Age, years

1.14 (1.09–1.20)

< 0.001

Dietary protein intake

Legumes/Lentils, number of meals

0.6 (0.35–1.04)

0.067

Hip Circumference, cm

0.86 (0.82–0.9)

< 0.001

 No

1

–

 Yes

2.50 (1.30–5.00)

0.006

Number of consultations at polyclinics in past 1 year

0.74 (0.59–0.92)

0.008

Number of medical conditions (multiple morbidities)

1.25 (1.05–1.49)

0.011