Sarcopenia, obesity, osteoporosis and old age

Topolyanskaya, S. V. (2021) Sarcopenia, obesity, osteoporosis and old age. Sechenov Medical Journal, 11 (4). pp. 23-35. ISSN 2218-7332

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Abstract

Modern concepts about body composition in the elderly are described in the review. Particular attention is paid to possible causes and pathogenetic aspects of sarcopenia, as well as modern diagnostic approaches to its recognition. The ageing process is inevitably combined with diverse changes in body composition. This age-related evolution can be described by three main processes: a decrease in the growth and mineral density of bone tissue (osteopenia and osteoporosis); progressive decrease in muscle mass; an increase in adipose tissue (sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity) with its redistribution towards central and visceral fat accumulation. Sarcopenia and osteoporosis are considered the main geriatric syndromes. These pathological conditions contribute to a significant decrease in the quality of life in the elderly; create conditions for the loss of independence and require long-term care, increase the frequency of hospitalizations and ultimately result in adverse outcomes.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: STM Open Press > Medical Science
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Date Deposited: 25 Feb 2023 10:40
Last Modified: 20 Jun 2024 13:23
URI: http://journal.submissionpages.com/id/eprint/427

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