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Assessing the risk of sarcopenia among community-dwelling older adults in Israel: a national cross-sectional survey

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Abstract

Aim: The aim is to assess the risk of sarcopenia and associated factors among community-dwelling older adults in Israel. Findings: Based on a nationally representative survey, 65.1% of adults aged 65 and older were at risk for sarcopenia and identify key associated factors including older age, Arab ethnicity, lower education, polypharmacy, physical inactivity, and functional limitations. Message: Early screening for sarcopenia should be integrated into routine care for older adults, particularly those with known risk factors.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)43-52
Number of pages10
JournalEuropean Geriatric Medicine
Volume17
Issue number1
Early online date15 Sep 2025
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2026

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Keywords

  • Israel
  • Older adults
  • Risk assessment
  • Risk for sarcopenia
  • Screening
  • Survey

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Gerontology
  • Geriatrics and Gerontology

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