Sarcopenia risk and associated factors among Chinese community-dwelling older adults living alone

Abstract Sarcopenia, defined as a progressive loss of muscle mass and reduced muscle strength and functional capacity, is common among older adults. This study aimed to assess the proportion of people at risk of sarcopenia and probable sarcopenia among Chinese community-dwelling older adults living...

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Main Authors: Li Cheng, Janet W. H. Sit, Helen Y. L. Chan, Kai Chow Choi, Regina K. Y. Cheung, Martin M. H. Wong, Francis Y. K. Li, Tin Yan Lee, Elina S. M. Fung, Keen Man Tai, Winnie K. W. So
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021-11-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-01614-7