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Serra-Prat M
Serra-Prat M
Carretera de Cierra s/n, 08304 Mataró
Spain
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Factors Associated with Poor Muscle Mass and Strength in A Community-Dwelling Elderly Population: A Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s): Serra-Prat M, Papiol M, Vico J, Palomera E, Bartolomé M and Burdoy ESerra-Prat M, Papiol M, Vico J, Palomera E, Bartolomé M and Burdoy E
Background: The pathophysiology of muscle wasting in the elderly is multifactorial and not fully understood. Objective: To assess the main factors associated with poor muscle mass and strength in an elderly population and to assess differences by sex. Methodology: An observational cross-sectional study of community-dwelling adults aged 75 years and older. Muscle mass was assessed by bio impedance analysis and muscle strength by handheld dynamometer. Main study factors included physical exercise, nutritional status, co-morbidities, anabolic and catabolic hormones (ghrelin, insulinlike growth factor1, testosterone, insulin and cortisol), and inflammatory markers (interleukin-6, C-reactive protein). Other study variables included sociodemographic characteristics, chronic medication, functional capacity, a complete blo.. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2167-7182.1000418