Sarcopenia predicts hospitalization and 30-day mortality in older adults presenting to the emergency department.

Julia Chia-Yu Chang, Tse-Yao Wang, Pei-Ying Lin, Ying-Ju Chen, David Hung-Tsang Yen, Hsien-Hao Huang

Department of Emergency Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan; Faculty of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan. · pubmed

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Abstract

Sarcopenia, characterized by age-related decline in muscle mass and function, is associated with falls, disability, frailty, and mortality in older adults. However, sarcopenia frequently remains unrecognized in the emergency department (ED). We aimed to determine the prevalence, risk factors, and short-term outcomes of sarcopenia among older adults presenting to the ED.

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Research summary

Sarcopenia is a predictor of hospitalization and 30-day mortality in older adults presenting to the emergency department. The study addresses a significant aspect of aging by highlighting the consequences of sarcopenia, which is a critical factor in the health and longevity of older adults.

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