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Chinese expert consensus on prevention and intervention for elderly with sarcopenia (2023).
Aging Med (Milton)
June 2023
Department of Geriatrics, West China Hospital Sichuan University, China National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Medicine Chengdu China.
Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and muscle strength or physical function. It is most common in elderly individuals. Due to its high incidence, insidious onset, and extensive impact on the body, it has a huge impact on the family medical burden and the social public health expenditure in China.
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- Malnutrition results from inadequate intake or use of energy and nutrients, affecting both physical and mental health, especially in the elderly, and leading to poor clinical outcomes.
- It's a widespread issue among older adults, significantly straining medical resources and society due to various risk factors such as demographics, chronic diseases, and psychosocial issues.
- The current recommendations for addressing malnutrition in China's elderly population are inconsistent, prompting efforts to develop standardized prevention and intervention strategies based on global evidence and local clinical experience.