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Sarcopenia is defined by the presence of both low muscle mass and low muscle function (strength or physical performance).
To diagnose sarcopenia, you need both low muscle mass and low muscle function (strength or performance).
StrongSupportsVERY_HIGH confidence
the diagnosis of sarcopenia requires the presence of both low muscle mass and low muscle function, which can be defined by low muscle strength or low physical performance.
Why this rating
Based on EWGSOP operational definition.
Source
Sarcopenia: assessment of disease burden and strategies to improve outcomes
Ilaria Liguori et al. · Clinical Interventions in Aging · 2018
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