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The developmental origins of sarcopenia

Year: 2008

Type: review

Abstract: Sarcopenia is defined as the loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength with age1. There is increasing recognition of the serious health consequences of sarcopenia both in terms of disability2, morbidity3 and mortality4, and in terms of significant healthcare costs5. Adult determinants of sarcopenia including age, gender, size, levels of physical activity and heritability have been well described1;6-8. In particular the place of physical activity and resistance exercise training as the most effective intervention to slow loss is widely accepted9;10.

Source: The journal of nutrition health & aging

DOI: 10.1007/bf02982703

Authors: A.A. Sayer, H. Syddall, H. Martin, H. Patel, D. Baylis, C. Cooper

Institutions: Southampton General Hospital, University of Southampton

Language: English

Topic: Nutrition and Health in Aging

Subfield: Physiology (medical)

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,450