Factors associated with sarcopenia in institutionalized elderly
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Factors associated with sarcopenia in institutionalized elderly.
INTRODUCTION The sarcopenia is a negative aspect for the health of the elderly, increased the risk for disease and mortality. Additionally can contributes greatly to functional reducing capacity and quality of life. OBJECTIVE To identify the prevalence and factors associated with sarcopenia in institutionalized elderly. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study, conducted with 216 elderly peo...
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عنوان ژورنال: Nutrición Hospitalaria
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1699-5198,0212-1611
DOI: 10.20960/nh.427