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The impact of sarcopenia and obesity on mortality of older adults: five years results.

Gulru Ulugerger AvciBahar Bektan KanatGunay CanVeysel SuzanDamla UnalPelin DegirmenciSuna AvciHakan YavuzerDeniz Suna ErdinçlerAlper Doventas
Published in: Irish journal of medical science (2023)
Sarcopenic-obese participants had the highest mortality incidence compared to those without obesity or sarcopenia. In addition, the presence of sarcopenia or obesity alone also had a significant role in mortality risk. So, we should especially focus on maintaining or increasing muscle mass and preventing obesity.
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