Is there a social gradient of sarcopenia? A meta-analysis and systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:Sarcopenia (or loss of muscle mass and function) is a relatively new area within the field of musculoskeletal research and medicine. Investigating whether there is a social gradient, including occupation type and income level, of sarcopenia, as observed for other diseases, will contribute significantly to the limited evidence base for this disease. This new information may inform the prevention and management of sarcopenia and widen the evidence base to support existing and future health campaigns. METHODS AND ANALYSIS:We will conduct a systematic search of the databases PubMed, Ovid, CINAHL, Scopus and EMBASE to identify articles that investigate associations between social determinants of health and sarcopenia in adults aged 50 years and older. Eligibility of the selected st

SUBMITTER: Green D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5905744 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature