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Validity of Two Simplified Algorithms of the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia Consensus for Diagnosis of Sarcopenia in Rural

Physical medicine and Rehabilitation
Author
Kim et al.
Used Parameters : SMI

Publication Year : 2020

Country : Korea

Journal : Research square

Background: Sarcopenia, ie, the decline of skeletal muscle tissue with age, is a key cause of functional deterioration and loss of independence in older adults, and increases the risks of fall, hospitalization, and mortality; it requires active prevention and management of sarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults. Existing diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia have typically been developed for European populations and may not be applicable to Asian populations. The present study aimed to identify the prevalence of sarcopenia in …
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