Prevalence of sarcopenia in older adults in two retirement homes in Pereira, Colombia

Prevalence of sarcopenia in older adults in two retirement homes in Pereira, Colombia

Introduction: Is a risk factor for morbidity, mortality and disability in older adults, so its management is a priority in geriatrics. The aim of this article is to characterize a population of older adults from two geriatric homes and to establish the prevalence of sarcopenia and the degree of depe...

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Main Authors: María M. Rodríguez Gutiérrez, Ivan D. Lozada Martinez, Natalia Moreno López, Diego A. Vargas Arboleda, Carlos E. Nieto García, Yelson A. Picón Jaimes, Amileth Suarez Causado
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad Ricardo Palma 2022-03-01
Series:Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Subjects:
sarcopenia
frail elderly
geriatric hospitals
prevalence
Online Access:https://revistas.urp.edu.pe/index.php/RFMH/article/view/4358

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