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Italian inter-societal manifesto for the prevention and therapy of sarcopenia: A way to raise awareness among institutions, the healthcare world and the population by: Ministry of Health, ADI (Italian Association of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition), SIGG (Italian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology), SIMFER (Italian Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine), SINPE (Italian Society of Artificial Nutrition and Metabolism), SINU (Italian Society of Human Nutrition), SINuc (Italian Society of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism), SIO (Italian Society of Obesity), SISA (Italian Society of Food Science), SISDCA (Italian Society for the study of Eating Disorders).
Italian joint statement from health and nutrition groups on preventing and treating muscle loss to raise awareness among institutions, healthcare, and the public
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Abstract
Sarcopenia affects 30-50% of individuals over 80 years old.
- Sarcopenia is linked to aging and various pathologies, including cancer and obesity.
- Prevalence rates of sarcopenia in elderly individuals living at home are reported as 12-13% under 70 years, 24% between 70 and 80 years, and up to 30-50% for those over 80 years.
- 35% of elderly who access geriatric facilities are affected by sarcopenia.
- 15% of individuals may develop sarcopenia during hospitalization.
- The proposed 'National Sarcopenia Day' aims to promote awareness and provide free screening for at-risk populations.
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