Disparities in the consequences of sarcopenia: implications for African American Veterans.

Front Physiol

The Muscle Morphology, Mechanics, and Performance Laboratory, Geriatrics and Extended Care Service, Veterans Affairs Medical Center Washington, DC, USA ; Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University Washington, DC, USA.

Published: July 2014

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