Table 2.

Frequent causes of sarcopenia.

Frequent Causes of Sarcopenia
Nutrition: - Low protein intake - Low energy intake - Micronutrient deficiency - Malabsorption and other gastrointestinal conditions - Anorexia
Associated: with inactivity: - Bed rest, immobility deconditioning - Low activity, sedentary lifestyle
Diseases: - Cardiorespiratory disorders including chronic heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Metabolic disorders, particularly diabetes mellitus - Endocrine diseases, hormone deficiencies - Neurodegenerative diseases - Cancer - Liver and kidney disorders
Others - Hospital admission - Drug-relate - Ageing