Clinical and Physiopathological Mechanism of Sarcopenia / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
;
: 444-454, 2012.
Artigo
em Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-101021
ABSTRACT
Sarcopenia is defined the loss of muscle mass and strength with aging. Although the etiology and the pathogenesis, the diagnosis of sarcopenia are obscure, the sequel of sarcopenia, i.e. morbidity and mortality, metabolic complications, are a major public health problem. Particularly, aged people in Korea are increasing rapidly more than expected; therefore the interest of sarcopenia is also increasing rapidly. This article provides an overview of the pathogenesis, and diagnosis, epidemiology, clinical results.
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Assunto principal:
Composição Corporal
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Envelhecimento
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Saúde Pública
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Debilidade Muscular
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Sarcopenia
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Coreia (Geográfico)
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Músculos
Limite:
Idoso
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Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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