Does sarcopenia originate in early life? Findings from the Hertfordshire cohort study

Background: Sarcopenia is defined as the loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength with aging. Recent epidemiological studies have shown that men and women who grew less well in early life have lower muscle strength. Our objective was to investigate the relationship between birth weight, infant grow...

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Main Authors: Aihie-Sayer, Avan (Author), Syddall, Holly E. (Author), Gilbody, Helen J. (Author), Dennison, Elaine M. (Author), Cooper, Cyrus (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2004.
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