Assessing Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio as a Nutritional Indicator in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.
Arch Med Res
; 55(4): 103003, 2024 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
In an aging population, there is an increasing need for easily accessible nutritional markers.AIMS:
To determine whether the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) can serve as an effective nutritional indicator compared to the Mini-Nutritional Assessment Short Form (MNA-SF) or other common markers such as albumin and body mass index (BMI).METHODS:
Data were obtained from the SABE study in Ecuador, which included participants aged 60 years or older. This cross-sectional study collected comprehensive data, including demographics, health-related factors, and physical assessments. Neutrophil and lymphocyte counts were measured by complete blood count. Nutritional status was assessed by MNA-SF, and BMI was calculated. Several physical tests were performed to evaluate the participants' functional status. Confounding variables such as age, sex, and comorbidities were considered.RESULTS:
The final sample consisted of 1790 subjects (48.9% male). The overall median age was 68 years (IQR 64,76). BMI and lymphocytes were higher in females, while NLR was higher in males. MNA-SF showed a negative association with NLR. Similarly, lymphocyte count shows a positive association with MNA-SF. Physical tests, such as the Romberg test and the Five Times Sit-to-Stand test, also showed correlations with NLR and lymphocyte count, respectively.CONCLUSION:
The study results suggest a significant relationship between NLR and lymphocytes, and nutritional status. The correlation with albumin is stronger with NLR than with BMI. The simplicity and affordability of NLR may make it suitable for routine use in several medical fields, improving our understanding of the complex relationship between nutrition, inflammation, and overall health.Palabras clave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Linfocitos
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Índice de Masa Corporal
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Evaluación Nutricional
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Estado Nutricional
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Vida Independiente
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Neutrófilos
Límite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Ecuador
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arch Med Res
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article