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The epidemiology of sarcopenia in community living older adults: what role does lifestyle play?
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Scott, D and Blizzard, L and Fell, J and Jones, G, The epidemiology of sarcopenia in community living older adults: what role does lifestyle play?, Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 2, (3) pp. 125-134. ISSN 2190-5991 (2011) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1007/s13539-011-0036-4
Abstract
Background Sarcopenia, the age-related decline in skeletal
muscle mass and function, is a relatively poorly understood
process which may play an important role in the incidence
of physical disability and falls in older adults. Evidence
demonstrates that both genetic and environmental factors
contribute to increased susceptibility for sarcopenia development,
yet some of these factors may represent unavoidable
consequences of ageing.
Methods A review of literature, generally from epidemiological
research, was performed to examine the influence
that potentially modifiable lifestyle factors (general physical
activity, dietary nutrient intake and sun exposure), as
well as chronic disease and medication use, may have on
sarcopenia progression.
Results The review demonstrated that while physical activity,
nutrient intake and sun exposure often decline during ageing,
each may have important but differing benefits for the
prevention of muscle mass and functional declines in older
adults. Conversely, age-related increases in the prevalence of
chronic diseases and the subsequent prescription of pharmacotherapy
may exacerbate sarcopenia progression.
Conclusions The prevalence of poor physical activity, diet
and sun exposure, as well as chronic disease and medication
use, within older adult populations may be modifiable
through simple lifestyle and health care interventions. As
such, these factors may represent the most effective targets
for sarcopenia prevention during the ageing process.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | Sarcopenia; Epidemiology; Physical activity; Diet; Vitamin D; Chronic disease |
| Research Division: | Biomedical and Clinical Sciences |
| Research Group: | Clinical sciences |
| Research Field: | Rheumatology and arthritis |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Clinical health |
| Objective Field: | Clinical health not elsewhere classified |
| UTAS Author: | Blizzard, L (Professor Leigh Blizzard) |
| UTAS Author: | Fell, J (Associate Professor James Fell) |
| UTAS Author: | Jones, G (Professor Graeme Jones) |
| ID Code: | 76249 |
| Year Published: | 2011 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 46 |
| Deposited By: | Menzies Institute for Medical Research |
| Deposited On: | 2012-03-02 |
| Last Modified: | 2017-11-07 |
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