Sarcopenia: Definition, Epidemiology, and Pathophysiology
Journal of Bone Metabolism
;
: 1-10, 2013.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-127560
ABSTRACT
The epidemiological trends that characterize our generation are the aging of the population. Aging results in a progressive loss of muscle mass and strength called sarcopenia, which is Greek for 'poverty of flesh'. Sarcopenia could lead to functional impairment, physical disability, and even mortality. Today, sarcopenia is a matter of immense public concern for aging prevention. Its prevalence continues to rise, probably as a result of increasing elderly populations all over the world. This paper addressed the definition and epidemiology of sarcopenia and its underlying pathophysiology. In addition, we summarized the abundant information available in the literature related to sarcopenia, together with results from Korean sarcopenic obesity study (KSOS) that we performed.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Body Composition
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Aging
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Prevalence
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Sarcopenia
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Muscles
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Obesity
Type of study:
Prevalence study
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Screening study
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Bone Metabolism
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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