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Sarcopenic Obesity: Its Importance in Primary Health Care

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Sarcopenic Obesity: Its Importance in Primary Health Care

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Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is a clinical condition characterized by the coexistence of reduced muscle mass and function along with obesity. The prevalence of SO increases with age, posing a threat to individuals’ physical independence. SO is particularly associated with a loss of physical abilities, a higher risk of falls, decreased quality of life, and increased mortality rates in older adults. Additionally, metabolic disorders related to obesity exacerbate the clinical severity of this condition. Among the screening tools used for SO, SARC-F + BMI (Strength, Ambulation, Rising from a Chair, Stair Climbing and History of Falling + Body Mass Index) and SARC-CaLF + PBF (SARC-F Combined with Calf Circumference + Percentage of Body Fat) stand out. However, both methods have limitations. Furthermore, screening with SARC-CaLF + PBF may require devices that are not suitable for use in primary care. This complicates the screening, early treatment, and determination of SO prevalence in the community. Therefore, it is necessary to develop sensitive screening tools suitable for use in primary care.

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Yayımlanma Tarihi

28 Kasım 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

2 Ocak 2025

Kabul Tarihi

14 Nisan 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 10 Sayı: 4

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APA
Özkaya, Y., Çifçi, İ., & Durmaz, B. (2025). Sarcopenic Obesity: Its Importance in Primary Health Care. Turkish Medical Journal, 10(4), 174-176. https://doi.org/10.70852/tmj.1611899
AMA
1.Özkaya Y, Çifçi İ, Durmaz B. Sarcopenic Obesity: Its Importance in Primary Health Care. TMJ. 2025;10(4):174-176. doi:10.70852/tmj.1611899
Chicago
Özkaya, Yasemin, İsmail Çifçi, ve Bilal Durmaz. 2025. “Sarcopenic Obesity: Its Importance in Primary Health Care”. Turkish Medical Journal 10 (4): 174-76. https://doi.org/10.70852/tmj.1611899.
EndNote
Özkaya Y, Çifçi İ, Durmaz B (01 Kasım 2025) Sarcopenic Obesity: Its Importance in Primary Health Care. Turkish Medical Journal 10 4 174–176.
IEEE
[1]Y. Özkaya, İ. Çifçi, ve B. Durmaz, “Sarcopenic Obesity: Its Importance in Primary Health Care”, TMJ, c. 10, sy 4, ss. 174–176, Kas. 2025, doi: 10.70852/tmj.1611899.
ISNAD
Özkaya, Yasemin - Çifçi, İsmail - Durmaz, Bilal. “Sarcopenic Obesity: Its Importance in Primary Health Care”. Turkish Medical Journal 10/4 (01 Kasım 2025): 174-176. https://doi.org/10.70852/tmj.1611899.
JAMA
1.Özkaya Y, Çifçi İ, Durmaz B. Sarcopenic Obesity: Its Importance in Primary Health Care. TMJ. 2025;10:174–176.
MLA
Özkaya, Yasemin, vd. “Sarcopenic Obesity: Its Importance in Primary Health Care”. Turkish Medical Journal, c. 10, sy 4, Kasım 2025, ss. 174-6, doi:10.70852/tmj.1611899.
Vancouver
1.Yasemin Özkaya, İsmail Çifçi, Bilal Durmaz. Sarcopenic Obesity: Its Importance in Primary Health Care. TMJ. 01 Kasım 2025;10(4):174-6. doi:10.70852/tmj.1611899

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