Diagnostic Criteria and Measurement Techniques of Sarcopenia: A Critical Evaluation of the Up-to-Date Evidence

Diagnostic Criteria and Measurement Techniques of Sarcopenia: A Critical Evaluation of the Up-to-Date Evidence

Sarcopenia, a geriatric syndrome characterized by progressive skeletal muscle mass and function decline, poses a significant health risk among the elderly, contributing to frailty, falls, hospitalization, loss of independence and mortality. The prevalence of sarcopenia varies significantly based on...

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Main Authors: Gavriela Voulgaridou, Stefanos Tyrovolas, Paraskevi Detopoulou, Despoina Tsoumana, Mariella Drakaki, Thomas Apostolou, Ioanna P. Chatziprodromidou, Dimitrios Papandreou, Constantinos Giaginis, Sousana K. Papadopoulou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
sarcopenia
criteria
muscle mass
muscle strength
physical function
physical performance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/3/436

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