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

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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)

• 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.