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Objectively measured far vision impairment and sarcopenia among adults aged ≥ 65 years from six low- and middle-income countries.

Lee SmithGuillermo F López SánchezLouis JacobYvonne BarnettShahina PardhanNicola VeronesePinar SoysalMark A TullyTrish GorelyJae Il ShinAi Koyanagi
Published in: Aging clinical and experimental research (2021)
The odds for sarcopenia increased with increasing severity of far vision impairment among older people in LMICs. The mere co-occurrence of these conditions is concerning, and it may be prudent to implement interventions to address/prevent sarcopenia in those with far vision impairment through the promotion of physical activity and appropriate nutrition.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • skeletal muscle
  • community dwelling
  • body mass index