Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Sarcopenic obesity(SO) is an entity characterized by excess fat mass(FM) and low muscle mass (LMM) and function. Excess FM itself can lead to loss of muscle mass and function at any age. The combination of obesity and sarcopenia is a proven risk factor for frailty, comorbidities and mortality. New diagnostic criteria have been developed for this entity.Aims: To assess the prevalence and severity of SO with different indices by DXA, in a group...