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Sep 2026
Sarcopenic Obesity and Sex-Specific Functional Impairment in Older Adults: An Observational Case–Control Study
Background: Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is a clinically relevant but often under-recognized condition in older adults. This study examined whether obesity severity and body fat distribution are associated with physical capacity, functional autonomy and health-related quality of life in a sex-specific manner. Methods: In th...
S. Lazzer, L. Mari, M. d'Alleva et al.
· Journal of Clinical Medicine · 0 citations