Prevalence and risk factors of osteosarcopenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Osteosarcopenia is a syndrome with a concomitant presence of both sarcopenia and osteopenia/osteoporosis. It increases the risk of frailty, falls, fractures, hospitalization, and death. Not only does it burden the lives of older adults, but it also increases the economic burden o...

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Main Authors: Tianjin Huang, Chen Li, Faxiu Chen, Dunan Xie, Chuhua Yang, Yuting Chen, Jintao Wang, Jiming Li, Fei Zheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04085-9