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Review
. 2021 Feb;33(2):247-252.
doi: 10.1007/s40520-019-01435-9. Epub 2019 Dec 16.

Sarcopenic obesity: research advances in pathogenesis and diagnostic criteria

Wen-Qing Xie #  1   2 , Ge-Lei Xiao #  3 , Yi-Bin Fan #  4 , Miao He  1   2 , Shan Lv  5 , Yu-Sheng Li  6   7
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Review

Sarcopenic obesity: research advances in pathogenesis and diagnostic criteria

Wen-Qing Xie et al. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2021 Feb.

Abstract

Sarcopenic obesity (SO) refers to an obesity disease accompanied by low skeletal muscle quality, strength and/or function, which is more common in the elderly and seriously affects their quality of life and can lead to falls, unstable walking, balance disorders and fractures in the elderly. The increase in aging populations and the various health problems and medical costs associated with SO have aroused widespread concern in society. However, the pathogenesis of SO has not been fully clarified and the diagnostic criteria are not uniform, meaning that there are inconsistent data on the prevalence of SO and the potential correlation between SO and health outcomes. Therefore, we review the research progress on delineating the pathogenesis and diagnostic criteria of SO, to assist in the early diagnosis and evaluation of SO and subsequent interventions.

Keywords: Diagnostic criteria; Obesity; Pathogenesis; Sarcopenia; Sarcopenic obesity.

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