Factors associated with sarcopenia: a cross-sectional analysis using UK Biobank

Sarcopenia is a progressive syndrome characterised by a decline in both the quality and quantity of muscle mass and is associated with a higher risk of disability and lower quality of life [1,2]. Sarcopenia is an independent risk factor for falls, hospitalisation length, osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases and mortality [1]. As a result, many interventions have been developed to investigate and attempt to prevent or delay sarcopenia and its associated consequences.

Source: Maturitas - January 7, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Fanny Petermann-Rocha, Minghao Chen, Stuart R Gray, Frederick K Ho, Jill P Pell, Carlos Celis-Morales Source Type: research