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Sarcopenic Obesity: An Emerging Public Health Problem
1Department of Geriatrics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Research Center for Geriatric Medicine, Beijing 100053, China.
Aging and Disease
|April 4, 2022
Summary
Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is a growing concern in aging populations, increasing risks for elderly health. Understanding SO
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Public Health
Background:
- Population aging and obesity are significant global health challenges.
- Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is a high-risk geriatric syndrome linked to adverse outcomes like frailty and mortality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the definition, diagnosis, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and treatment of SO in older adults.
- To enhance understanding for effective prevention and treatment strategies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing research on sarcopenic obesity in the elderly.
Main Results:
- SO involves a detrimental cycle between muscle and fat cells.
- It is associated with increased frailty, falls, disability, and mortality in older adults.
Conclusions:
- Further understanding of SO pathogenesis is crucial for developing interventions.
- Effective strategies are needed to mitigate the adverse health consequences of SO in the aging population.
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