Understanding the epidemiology of sarcopenia throughout the lifecourse

(International Osteoporosis Foundation) Recent definitions of sarcopenia have integrated information on muscle mass, strength, and physical function. A new systematic review by researchers at the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, has now evaluated the epidemiology of these three distinct physiological components affected by the disorder.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news