Sarcopenia Is Associated with Mortality in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

J Xu, Jane; Shan Wan, Ching; Ktoris, Kiriakos; M. Reijnierse, Esmee; B. Maier, Andrea

doi:10.1159/000517099

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Sarcopenia Is Associated with Mortality in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Published in Gerontology • Jul 27, 2021

Authors:

Jane J Xu

Ching Shan Wan

Kiriakos Ktoris

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Sarcopenia can predispose individuals to falls, fractures, hospitalization, and mortality. The prevalence of sarcopenia depends on the population studied and the definition used for the diagnosis. OBJECTIVE: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the association be...

Subject

Sarcopenia

Medicine

Meta-analysis

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