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Prevalence of sarcopenia according to EWGSOP1 and EWGSOP2 in older adults and their associations with unfavorable health outcomes: a systematic review.

Lara Vilar FernandesAlexandre Elias Gomes PaivaAna Clara Borges SilvaIsabela Coelho de CastroAndrezza Fernanda SantiagoErick P de OliveiraLaura Cristina Jardim Porto
Published in: Aging clinical and experimental research (2021)
In comparison with EWGSOP1, the prevalence of sarcopenia in older adults decreased when diagnosed according to EWGSOP2. Based on limited evidence, EWGSOP2 seems to be worse for predicting unfavorable outcomes compared with EWGSOP1.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • risk factors
  • skeletal muscle
  • type diabetes
  • metabolic syndrome
  • community dwelling
  • insulin resistance