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Sarcopenia was defined using 4 different sex\u2010specific definitions. Multivariable linear and logistic regression analyses adjusted for disease activity, disease duration, physical activity, anti\u2013cyclic citrullinated peptide seropositivity, fat mass index, and glucocorticoid use.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>While there were significant differences between the 2 cohorts, ALM index Z scores were significantly lower in men compared to women in both (SF: \u22121.43 versus \u22120.43, <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> &lt; 0.0001; PA: \u22120.83 versus \u22120.06, <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> = 0.03). Observed sex differences were significant after adjustment in multivariable analyses within both cohorts. Odds of sarcopenia were 3 to 8 times greater in men in the SF cohort. Men in the PA cohort also had a higher, but nonsignificant, risk of sarcopenia.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>RA is associated with significant LBM deficits, with greater deficits observed in men. 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