Original paper
The association between calf circumference and appendicular skeletal muscle mass index of black urban women in Tlokwe City
Volume: 23, Issue: 3, Pages: 86 - 90
Published: Sep 2, 2018
Abstract
Background: Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass and strength, is associated with adverse health outcomes. Calf circumference (CC) has been proposed as a surrogate measure of muscle mass in the elderly; however, ethnic/sex specific cut-off values remain to be established.Objective: A study was undertaken to investigate the relationship between CC and appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM), and the ASM index (ASMI), as well as to determine...
Paper Details
Title
The association between calf circumference and appendicular skeletal muscle mass index of black urban women in Tlokwe City
Published Date
Sep 2, 2018
Volume
23
Issue
3
Pages
86 - 90
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