Sarcopenia
Geriatrics · Musculoskeletal
Moderate
Severity
Common in older adults — affects up to 10-25% of adults over 65
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Geriatrics
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📖What is Sarcopenia?
Sarcopenia is a progressive condition characterized by the age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function, contributing significantly to physical frailty and reduced mobility in older adults. It typically begins around the fourth decade of life and accelerates with advancing age, often compounded by physical inactivity, poor nutrition, and chronic disease. The resulting decline in muscle strength increases the risk of falls, fractures, and loss of independence in daily activities. Unlike normal aging, sarcopenia represents a clinically significant decline that can often be slowed or partially reversed with targeted intervention.
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