Impact of sarcopenia and phase angle on mortality of the very elderly.

Young Eun KwonJung Sun LeeJee-Young KimSong In BaegHye Min ChoiHong-Bae KimJoon Young YangDong-Jin Oh

Published in: Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle (2022)

Sarcopenia is prevalent among the very elderly patients in long-term care facilities. Sarcopenia and low PA are significantly associated with higher mortality risk.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
skeletal muscle
high resolution
middle aged
risk factors
type diabetes
mass spectrometry