Prevalence of sarcopenia in multi ethnics adults and the association with cognitive impairment: findings from West-China health and aging trend study

Prevalence of sarcopenia in multi ethnics adults and the association with cognitive impairment: findings from West-China health and aging trend study

Abstract Background Sarcopenia is a condition that is characterized by loss of muscle mass, muscle strength and muscle functional impairment with ageing. It is associated with poor health outcomes, premature death and a significant burden on the global health economy. The prevalence of sarcopenia in...

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Main Authors: Xiaolei Liu, Lisha Hou, Xin Xia, Yang Liu, Zhiliang Zuo, Yan Zhang, Wanyu Zhao, Qiukui Hao, Jirong Yue, Birong Dong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Sarcopenia
Aging
Western China
Multi-ethnic
Cognitive impairment
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-1468-5

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