Abstract:Background: The aim of this study was to explore the association between muscle mass, morphology, bone mineral density, and physical function in community-dwelling older men with sarcopenia.Methods: A total of 151 men, 60 years or older were included in this study. Body composition was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Low bone mineral density was diagnosed if T-score was equal to or below -1.0 SD of mean young men reference range. Sarcopenia was diagnosed according to European Working Group … Show more
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