An Indian Consensus on Sarcopenia: Epidemiology, Etiology, Clinical Impact, Screening, and Therapeutic Approaches.

IF 2.1 4区医学 Q2 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

International Journal of General Medicine Pub Date : 2025-03-26 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.2147/IJGM.S510412

Sanjay Kalra, Irfan A Shaikh, Sachin Shende, Nitin Kapoor, A G Unnikrishnan, O P Sharma, Mangesh H Tiwaskar, Agam Vora, Suneet Kumar Verma, Viny Kantroo, Prashant Mehta, Daphnee Lovesley, Nandakumar Sivakumar, Bharat Bhushan Kukreja, Kiran Kulkarni, Ankita Deora

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Abstract

The burden of sarcopenia in India continues to be of significant concern. Its diagnosis is challenging due to the lack of standardized cutoffs for assessing muscle strength, quantity, and function among Indians. This consensus aims to identify features of sarcopenia in Indians and provide culturally relevant recommendations for its management. An expert panel from diverse medical specialties across India arrived at a consensus using the modified Delphi method. The panel recommended that a baseline handgrip strength (HGS) cutoff value of <27.5 kg in males and 18.0 kg in females be defined as low muscle strength for the Indian population. All patients with comorbidities should be screened for sarcopenia. In people with sarcopenia, resistance exercise and nutrition with specialized nutrients such as protein, beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB), and micronutrients for at least 3 months were recommended as key interventions.

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期刊介绍： The International Journal of General Medicine is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal that focuses on general and internal medicine, pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment protocols. The journal is characterized by the rapid reporting of reviews, original research and clinical studies across all disease areas. A key focus of the journal is the elucidation of disease processes and management protocols resulting in improved outcomes for the patient. Patient perspectives such as satisfaction, quality of life, health literacy and communication and their role in developing new healthcare programs and optimizing clinical outcomes are major areas of interest for the journal. As of 1st April 2019, the International Journal of General Medicine will no longer consider meta-analyses for publication.