Understanding factors associated with sarcopenic obesity in older African women from a low-income setting: a cross-sectional analysis

Understanding factors associated with sarcopenic obesity in older African women from a low-income setting: a cross-sectional analysis

Abstract Background High rates of food insecurity, obesity and obesity-related comorbidities in ageing South African (SA) women may amplify the risk of developing sarcopenic obesity. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and correlates of sarcopenic obesity and its diagnostic components [gr...

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Main Authors: Amy E. Mendham, Julia H. Goedecke, Lisa K. Micklesfield, Naomi E. Brooks, Mieke Faber, Dirk L. Christensen, Iain J. Gallagher, Lillemor Lundin-Olsson, Kathryn H. Myburgh, Feyisayo A. Odunitan-Wayas, Estelle V. Lambert, Sebastiana Kalula, Angus M. Hunter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Sarcopenia
Physical activity
Ageing
Diet
Inflammation
Food security
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02132-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02132-x

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