Sarcopenia Disease Registration Program

With the improvement of public health, life expectancy has increased, leading to a growing elderly population worldwide. Given the specific needs of the elderly, preparing infrastructure and providing adequate facilities to manage the aging crisis are critical priorities for societies, especially in developing countries. These countries face a sudden increase in their elderly population, leaving them with limited time to address and manage aging-related issues.

Furthermore, identifying the risk factors for diseases that are more prevalent in old age and those at risk should be emphasized. Sarcopenia, or age-related skeletal muscle loss, is a significant topic in geriatric medicine that has gained attention from researchers globally in recent decades. However, in our country, no national-level study has yet been conducted on this issue.

Various factors, including genetics, nutrition, reduced physical activity, decreased protein synthesis, changes in muscle fat content, and insulin resistance, contribute to the development of sarcopenia. It appears that some of these factors are controllable, and understanding them can aid in the prevention of sarcopenia.