Impact of sarcopenia, sedentarism and risk of falls in older people's health self-perception

• Main Authors: Jaqueline Lima dos Santos (Author), Cátia Trennepohl (Author), Carolina Böettge Rosa (Author), Solange Beatriz Billig Garces (Author), Jociane de Carvalho Myskiw (Author), Dinara Hansen Costa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Editora Champagnat, 2019-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Introduction: Sarcopenia, often associated with sedentarism, increases the risk of falls in older people, which may contribute to poorer health. Objective: This study sought to verify the impact of sarcopenia, sedentary lifestyle and risk of falls in older people's health self-percepti...