Prevalence of sarcopenia and related factors in community-dwelling elderly individuals

Simsek H., MESERİ DALAK R., ŞAHİN S., KILAVUZ A., HOPANCI BIÇAKLI D., UYAR M., ...More

SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.40, no.6, pp.568-574, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 40 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.15537/smj.2019.6.23917
  • Journal Name: SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.568-574
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of sarcopenia and related factors in individuals aged >= 65 years living in the Bornova district of Izmir, Turkey. Sarcopenia is one of the most serious health problems among elderly individuals.