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| Diagnosis | Diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia | |
|---|---|---|
| EWGSOP1 | EWGSOP2 | |
| Presarcopenia/Suspected sarcopenia | ↓ ASMM | ↓ handgrip |
| Sarcopenia | ↓ ASMM + handgrip/gait speed (TUG/4 m) | ↓ handgrip + ASMM |
| Severe sarcopenia | ↓ ASMM + handgrip + gait speed (TUG/4 m) | ↓ handgrip + ASMM + gait speed (TUG/4 m) |
EWGSOP – European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People, ASMM – appendicular lean muscle mass/height2, TUG – Timed Up and Go test
