Background: Sarcopenia can predispose individuals to falls, fractures, hospitalization, and
mortality. The prevalence of sarcopenia depends on the population studied and the …

Background: A consensus on the diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia, a common syndrome in
the elderly, has not been reached yet. Prevalence rates vary between studies due to the use …

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Abstract Background and Purpose The revised European Working Group on Sarcopenia in
Older People (EWGSOP2, version 2019) definition of sarcopenia differs with respect to the …

Background & aims Data about the prevalence of sarcopenia among hospitalized patients is
lacking and it is unclear whether the diagnostic criteria commonly used in community …

The aim of this review is to describe the epidemiology of sarcopenia, specifically prevalence,
health outcomes, and factors across the life course that have been linked to its development …

Considering sarcopenia as a geriatric syndrome allows us to request its recognition and
assess its multiple risk factors, to implement a clinical and public health approach to the …

Abstract Objectives The revised European consensus on sarcopenia definition and
diagnosis (EWGSOP2) includes the SARC-F questionnaire, the most valid and consistent …

Background Prevalence of sarcopenia is substantial in most geriatrics settings, but estimates
vary greatly across studies because of difference in population characteristics, diagnostic …

Background Sarcopenia is prevalent in older populations with many causes and varying
outcomes however information for use in clinical practice is still lacking. Aims The aim of this …