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Sarcopenia in the elderly: basic and clinical issues

Wang, Cuiying, Bai, Li·2012·Geriatrics & Gerontology International

Abstract

The original definition of sarcopenia refers to the age‐related loss of muscle mass. The literature suggests that the prevalence of sarcopenia in 60‐ to 70‐year‐olds is in the range of 5–13%. Prevalence estimates increase to 11–50% for the population aged 80 years or older. Estimates by the World Health Organization suggest that there were 600 million people aged 60 years or older in the year 2000, and that this number will increase to 1.2 billion by the year 2025. There are, however, limited published data on serial measures of muscle mass in older subjects to establish the age‐related changes in muscle mass and to relate this change with adverse health consequences. This review is focused on the definition, prevalence, symptoms, pharmacy and physical therapy of sarcopenia in older subjects with the aim of promoting the recognition and treatment of age‐related sarcopenia in the clinical setting. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2012; 12: 388–396.

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  • Other hormones, including IGF-1, growth hormone, testosterone, and estrogen, regulate the anabolic and catabolic progressions in muscle.

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Authors
Wang, C., & Bai, L.
Affiliations
Capital Medical University (CN)
Corresponding author
Bai, Li
Venue
Geriatrics & Gerontology International
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2012-04-25
Volume
12
Issue
3
Pages
388-396
ISSN
  • 1444-1586 (ISSN-L)
  • 1447-0594
OpenAlex
W1533361714
Cited by
170
References
92
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 12 · 2024: 14 · 2023: 20 · 2022: 16 · 2021: 9 · 2020: 9 · 2019: 17 · 2018: 10 · 2017: 13 · 2016: 10 · 2015: 9 · 2014: 9 · 2013: 16 · 2012: 3
FWCI
1.27
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
World Health Organization
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Nutrition and Health in Aging
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Muscle Physiology and Disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Geriatrics and Gerontology › Frailty in Older Adults
Keywords
sarcopenia, older adults, prevalence, clinical symptoms, pharmacotherapy, physiotherapy
MeSH terms
Aged, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Prevalence, Physical Therapy Modalities, Sarcopenia

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