Possible sarcopenia and associated factors in community-dwelling older adults with a history of falls in the Republic of Korea: a cross-sectional study

Possible sarcopenia and associated factors in community-dwelling older adults with a history of falls in the Republic of Korea: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Sarcopenia is a key modifiable risk factor for falls in older adults with a history of falls. However, its diagnosis is a challenge owing to limited resources in primary care or community settings. In 2019, the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia introduced the concept of ‘possibl...

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Main Authors: Gwang Suk Kim, Jae Jun Lee, Min Kyung Park, Layoung Kim, Sooyoung Kwon, Eun Ju Park, HaYeJin Yang, SeungBum Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Accidental falls
Aged
Early diagnosis
Muscle strength
Risk factors
Sarcopenia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06248-2
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