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Associations between osteoporosis, the severity of sarcopenia and fragility fractures in community-dwelling older adults.

Ben KirkSteven PhuSharon L Brennan-OlsenEbrahim Bani HassanGustavo Duque
Published in: European geriatric medicine (2020)
Prevalence of osteoporosis increased across the severity of sarcopenia, and osteoporosis was associated with a greater risk of sarcopenia. As such, health care professionals should screen for sarcopenia in those with low BMD.
Keyphrases
  • postmenopausal women
  • skeletal muscle
  • bone mineral density
  • healthcare
  • community dwelling
  • risk factors
  • high throughput
  • body composition
  • health insurance
  • hip fracture