Background. Several consensus groups have previously published operational criteria for
sarcopenia, incorporating lean mass with strength and/or physical performance. 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 …

Background Sarcopenia refers to the loss of skeletal muscle mass with aging. It is believed
to be associated with functional impairment and physical disability. Objective The purposes …

It is estimated that in the next 20 years, the amount of people greater than 65 years of age
will rise from 40 to 70 million, and will account for 19% of the total population Age-related …

Introduction The aim of this study was to describe the relationship between accelerometer‐
determined physical activity (PA), muscle mass, and lower‐limb strength in community …

Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of sarcopenia in a
cohort of healthy community-dwelling elderly in an urban area in Barcelona (Spain) for …

Background. The concept of sarcopenia has expanded recently to include muscle strength
or physical performance. We investigated whether the Europe Working Group on …

Objectives To evaluate the prevalence of sarcopenia by applying European Working Group
on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) flow chart in an acute care geriatric unit as well …

Objectives Sarcopenia, being prevalent in up to 40% of older adults, is associated with
adverse health outcomes. The international sarcopenia guidelines recommend screening …

Objective To review the prevalence and associated factors of sarcopenia in nursing homes.
Design A systematic review and meta-analysis of published studies in MEDLINE, EMBASE …