Sarcopenia: Definition, Epidemiology, and Pathophysiology
Journal of Bone Metabolism
;
: 1-10, 2013.
Artigo
em Inglês
| 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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Assunto principal:
Composição Corporal
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Envelhecimento
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Prevalência
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Sarcopenia
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Músculos
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Obesidade
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de prevalência
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Estudo de rastreamento
Limite:
Idoso
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of Bone Metabolism
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
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