Sarcopenia is defined as the total loss of muscle mass during aging. As a result, a health disorder develops with a decrease in motor function, which leads to an increased risk of falls and fractures, impaired ability to take care of oneself, disability, loss of independence and an increased risk of death.
Keywords medicine, sarcopenia, disease, symptoms, emergency medical care, medical support, muscle mass.
Bibliographic reference:
Stadnichenko V.M., SARCOPENIA SYNDROME. FEATURES OF DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT AT THE PREHOSPITAL STAGE IN THE CONDITIONS OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE // «GERONTOLOGY» Scientific Journal. - 2021. - №4; URL: http://gerontology.su/magazines?textEn=402 (date of access: 25.04.2024).