作者: Masahiro Akishita , Mitsutaka Yakabe , Sumito Ogawa
DOI: 10.11648/J.BS.20150102.11
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摘要: Sarcopenia is an age-related condition characterized by low muscle mass and physical performance. Several groups have established diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia, which include usual gait speed, skeletal grip strength. In this article, we summarize these criteria, pathogenesis, epidemiology, related conditions possible interventions sarcopenia.