Prevalence of sarcopenia in systemic sclerosis: assessing body composition and functional disability in patients with systemic sclerosis

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare connective tissue disease which manifests as an inflammatory and multiorgan fibrotic disease [1]. Sarcopenia is defined as age-associated loss of muscle mass, strength, and function [2]. Its prevalence is estimated at up to 13% in over-60 y olds [3] and increases with age [3,4]. Sarcopenia has a profound impact on risk of falls, disability, and mortality [5,6]. Previous studies have shown a correlation between malnutrition [7] and lack of moderate physical activity [8] with sarcopenia.

Source: Nutrition - April 3, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Elise Siegert, Christine March, Lindsey Otten, Alexander Makowka, Emelina Preis, Frank Buttgereit, Gabriela Riemekasten, Ursula M üller-Werdan, Kristina Norman Tags: Applied nutritional investigation Source Type: research