Critical appraisal of definitions and diagnostic criteria for sarcopenic obesity based on a systematic review
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Donini Lorenzo M, Busetto Luca, Bauer Juergen M, Bischoff Stephan, Boirie Yves, Cederholm Tommy, Cruz-Jentoft Alfonso J, Dicker Dror, Frühbeck Gema, Giustina Andrea, Gonzalez Maria Cristina, Han Ho-Seong, Heymsfield Steven B, Higashiguchi Takashi, Laviano Alessandro, Lenzi Andrea, Parrinello Edda, Poggiogalle Eleonora, Prado Carla M, Rodriguez Javier Salvador, Rolland Yves, Santini Ferruccio, Siervo Mario, Tecilazich Francesco, Vettor Roberto, Yu Jianchun, Zamboni Mauro, Barazzoni Rocco
ISSN: 0261-5614
Sarcopenic obesity is a clinical and functional condition characterized by the coexistence of excess fat mass and sarcopenia. Currently, different definitions of sarcopenic obesity exist and its diagnostic criteria and cut-offs are not universally established. Therefore, the prevalence and sensitivity of this condition for any disease risk prediction is affected significantly.