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Sarcopenia during ageing increases mortality riskes

Being physically active and paying attention to consuming protein can prevent sarcopenia

31-Jul-2019

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Body composition can be an effective way of predicting longevity in people over 65 years of age.

Research group included 839 men and women over the age of 65.

All-cause mortality risk increased during the follow-up period in people with low appendicular muscle mass.

Body composition was determined by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, also known as bone density scanning.

Higher proportion of subcutaneous fat had a protective effect in the men.

Results were published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

Study conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo’s Medical School.

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Journal of Bone and Mineral Research (JBMR)

Journal dedicated to exploring biology and physiology of skeletal tissues

Rosa Maria Rodrigues Pereira

Professor of Rheumatology.

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