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Serum creatinine and functional limitation in elderly persons.

Michelle C Odden¹, Michael G Shlipak, Ira B Tager

¹Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, USA. michelleodden@berkeley.edu

The Journals of Gerontology. Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences

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Higher serum creatinine levels are linked to functional limitations in older adults, suggesting a complex relationship beyond just kidney function. Lower creatinine may also indicate functional decline in the elderly.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Nephrology
Biostatistics

Background:

Serum creatinine is a key indicator of kidney function, but is also affected by muscle mass.
This study investigates the relationship between serum creatinine and functional limitation in elderly individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the association between serum creatinine levels and self-reported functional limitation in community-dwelling elderly individuals.
To explore the influence of muscle mass on this association.

Main Methods:

Analysis of 1,553 participants from the Study of Physical Performance and Age-Related Changes in Sonomans.
Exploration of three strategies to account for muscle mass effects on serum creatinine.
Multivariable adjustment for demographics and health conditions.

Main Results:

A J-shaped association was observed between creatinine and functional limitation.
Higher creatinine levels (above mean) were associated with increased odds of functional limitation in both men and women.
This association remained significant after adjustments, particularly in women, and was inverted for lower creatinine levels.

Conclusions:

Elevated serum creatinine is associated with functional limitation in the elderly, aligning with findings in kidney disease patients.
The association of low creatinine with functional limitation suggests other influencing factors in the elderly beyond kidney function and muscle mass.