Relationship between estimated pulse wave velocity and the risk of future sarcopenia in middle-aged and older Chinese adults: evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study.

Objective: Sarcopenia, common among older adults, is associated with adverse health outcomes. This study explores the relationship between estimated pulse wave velocity (ePWV), a marker of arterial stiffness, and sarcopenia to support the early diagnosis and prevention strategies.

Methods: Using data from two waves (2011 and 2015) of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), we conducted a nationally representative cohort study.