What is the best adjustment of appendicular lean mass for predicting mortality or disability among Japanese community dwellers?

What is the best adjustment of appendicular lean mass for predicting mortality or disability among Japanese community dwellers?

Abstract Background Age-related declines in skeletal muscle mass and strength, representing “sarcopenia,” are a growing concern in aging societies. However, the prevalence of low muscle mass based on the height2-adjustment has been shown to be extremely low, and a more appropriate definition of low...

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Main Authors: Rei Otsuka, Yasumoto Matsui, Chikako Tange, Yukiko Nishita, Makiko Tomida, Fujiko Ando, Hiroshi Shimokata, Hidenori Arai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Japanese
Skeletal muscle mass
Sarcopenia
Criteria
Mortality
Disability
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-017-0699-6

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