The impact of muscle function, muscle mass and sarcopenia on independent ageing in very old Swedish men

The impact of muscle function, muscle mass and sarcopenia on independent ageing in very old Swedish men

Abstract Background Preserved functions of daily life and cognition are cornerstones of independent aging, which is crucial for maintaining a high quality of life. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of sarcopenia, and its underlying components, on independent ageing in a cohort study of...

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Main Authors: Kristin Franzon, Björn Zethelius, Tommy Cederholm, Lena Kilander
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Sarcopenia
EWGSOP1
EWGSOP2
Muscle mass
Muscle function
Gait speed
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-019-1142-y

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