Association between sarcopenia and falls, fractures, hospital readmission, and all-cause mortality in older adults with endocrine disorders: a longitudinal study of aging in China.

Qionglan Zhou, Ying Zhu, Qin Guo, Wei Wang, Ling Wang, Xuejun Zhang, Yan Yang, Lei Zhang, Yiyi Zhang

Department of Endocrinology, People's Hospital of Yilong County, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.Department of Endocrinology, People's Hospital of Yilong County, Nanchong, Sichuan, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

To explore whether older adults with sarcopenia are at greater risk for falls, fractures, hospital readmissions, and all-cause mortality compared to those without sarcopenia.

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Research summary

Older adults with sarcopenia are at greater risk for falls, fractures, hospital readmissions, and all-cause mortality compared to those without sarcopenia. The study addresses sarcopenia, a condition that significantly impacts the health and longevity of older adults, making it relevant to aging research.

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