2023
DOI: 10.1101/2023.09.06.23295117
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Prevalence and factors associated with sarcopenia among older adults in a post-acute hospital in Singapore

Charmaine You Mei Tan,
Sharna Si Ying Seah,
Doris Yanshan Lim
et al.

Abstract: Background: Sarcopenia is common in older adults worldwide, but its prevalence varies widely owing to differences in diagnostic criteria, population sampled, and care setting. We aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with sarcopenia in patients aged 65 and above admitted to a post-acute hospital in Singapore.   Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 400 patients recruited from a community hospital in Singapore. Data including socio-demographics, physical activity, nutritional status, c… Show more

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