Gavriela Voulgaridou, Stefanos Tyrovolas, Paraskevi Detopoulou, Despoina Tsoumana, Mariella Drakaki, Thomas Apostolou, Ioanna P Chatziprodromidou, Dimitrios Papandreou, Constantinos Giaginis, Sousana K Papadopoulou
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 various factors, such as living status, demographics, measurement techniques and diagnostic criteria. Although the overall prevalence is reported at 10% in individuals aged 60 and above, disparities exist across settings, with higher rates in nursing homes and hospitals...
February 1, 2024: Nutrients