Prevalence of characteristics associated with sarcopenia in elders: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Caroline Ribeiro de Sousa (Author), Janaína Fonseca Victor Coutinho (Author), Marília Braga Marques (Author), Rachel Gabriel Bastos Barbosa (Author), Jarbas de Sá Roriz Filho (Author), Edson Silva Soares (Author), Charlys Barbosa Nogueira (Author), Rodrigo Lopes de Paula Souza (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem, 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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ABSTRACT Objectives: to identify the prevalence and characteristics associated with sarcopenia in elders in Primary Health Care Units. Methods: cross-sectional study with 384 elders. To evaluate sarcopenia, we measured: strength and muscle mass, and physical performance. The elderly were classified...