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Sarcopenia was assessed by measuring\u00a0 muscle strength, muscle mass, and physical performance; and functionality was assessed using the\u00a0 Barthel scale. Sociodemographic and anthropometric characteristics, as well as medical and personal history,\u00a0 were also included. Results. A total of 315 older adults\u00a0 were included in the analysis, of whom 193 (n=61.3%)\u00a0 were women. A total of 113 (n=35.9%) were found to\u00a0 have sarcopenia, and 115 (n=36.5%) were found to have\u00a0 functional dependence. In the adjusted Poisson\u00a0 regression analysis, sarcopenia was found to be\u00a0 significantly associated with a higher likelihood of\u00a0 functional dependence (PR = 1.43; 95% CI: 1.05\u20131.95).\u00a0 Furthermore, frailty (PR = 2.07; 95% CI: 1.27\u20133.38),\u00a0 subjective memory complaints (PR = 1.40; 95% CI:1.02\u20131.91), and hearing loss (PR = 1.53; 95% CI: 1.09\u20132.14) were also factors associated with greater functional dependence. Conclusions. In rural Amazonian\u00a0 communities, sarcopenia in older adults is associated with functional dependence. 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