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. 2022 Jan 27;19:5. doi: 10.1186/s11556-021-00280-y

Table 4.

Sarcopenia prevalence, status, and parameters, according to EWGSOP1 and EWGSOP1 definitions

Sarcopenia status Sarcopenia parameter EWGSOP1
Probable Low ASMI 3 men, 7 women (3, 7%)
 Confirmed Low ASMI + Low HGS 1 woman (1%)
 Confirmed Low ASMI + Low KES 2 men, 2 women (2, 2%)
Sarcopenia status Sarcopenia parameter EWGSOP2
 Pre sarcopenia Low HGS none
 Pre sarcopenia Low KES 13 men, 12 women (13, 12%)

Abbreviations: ASMI Appendicular Skeletal Mass Index, EWGSOP1 European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People 1, EWGSOP2 European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People 2, HGS Hand Grip Strength, KES Knee Extension Strength