Prevalence and Fall Risk of Sarcopenia Based on the 2023 Korean Working Group on Sarcopenia Criteria
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DOI: 10.3390/medicina61061065
Abstract: Background and Objectives: Sarcopenia is a major risk factor for falls in older adults. The 2023 Korean Working Group on Sarcopenia (KWGS) introduced revised definitions, including functional sarcopenia, which considers low strength and performance despite… read more here.
Keywords: fall; fall risk; sarcopenia; functional sarcopenia ... See more keywords
Impact of Sarcopenia on Falls, Mobility Limitation, and Mortality Using the Diagnostic Criteria Proposed in the Korean Working Group on Sarcopenia Guideline
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DOI: 10.4235/agmr.24.0131
Abstract: Background The recent published Korean Working Group on Sarcopenia (KWGS) guideline includes the concept of functional sarcopenia. The study investigated the prevalence of sarcopenia and its association with health-related adverse outcomes defined by the KWGS… read more here.
Keywords: korean working; mortality; sarcopenia; mobility limitation ... See more keywords