Epidemiology, impact and risk factors of sarcopenia among older people in Ethiopia
Description: Sarcopenia is becoming recognised as a key public health issue, associated with a significantly high risk of morbidity and mortality. Despite this world-wide importance, there is no information about the situation in Ethiopia. In this observational study, the prevalence, incidence, impacts and risk-factors of sarcopenia in Ethiopia will be determined.
Funder: Vlaamse regering
Funding type: fellowship
Funder scheme: BOF - doctoral mandates
Start date: 2025-10-01
End date: 2030-09-30
Investigator: Aster Wakjira Garedo
Institution: UGent
Funded outputs count: 0
Funder award ID: BOF/DOS/2025/057
OpenAlex ID: G7963289295