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Sarcopenic obesity: a review.
Victoria Zeghbi Cochenski Borba1, Tatiana Munhoz da Rocha Lemos Costa1
1Serviço de Endocrinologia e Metabologia do Hospital de Clínicas da Universidade Federal do Paraná - SEMPR, Curitiba, PR, Brasil.
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism
|April 11, 2025
Summary
Sarcopenic obesity, characterized by muscle loss and excess fat, affects not only older adults but also those with chronic diseases or rapid weight loss. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for mitigating its adverse health effects.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Public Health
- Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders
Background:
- Global life expectancy increases drive higher sarcopenia diagnoses.
- Obesity epidemic contributes to the rise of sarcopenic obesity.
- Sarcopenic obesity involves concurrent muscle mass/strength loss and excess body fat.
Purpose of the Study:
- Define sarcopenic obesity and its impact on health.
- Understand factors contributing to sarcopenic obesity.
- Discuss new diagnostic guidelines for improved screening.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on sarcopenic obesity.
- Analysis of body composition effects on functional parameters.
- Examination of comorbidities and mortality rates associated with sarcopenic obesity.
Main Results:
- Sarcopenic obesity is not limited to the elderly.
- It affects individuals with obesity, chronic diseases, and those with rapid weight loss.
- The condition is often undiagnosed and undertreated, posing a significant health challenge.
Conclusions:
- Precise definition and understanding of sarcopenic obesity are vital.
- Improved screening and awareness are necessary to address its prevalence.
- Mitigating adverse health effects requires enhanced diagnostic and treatment strategies.
