Critical appraisal of definitions and diagnostic criteria for sarcopenic obesity based on a systematic review

Background Sarcopenic obesity is a clinical and functional condition characterized by the coexistence of excess fat mass and sarcopenia. Currently, different definitions of sarcopenic obesity exist and its diagnostic criteria and cut-offs are not universally established. Therefore, the prevalence and sensitivity of this condition for any disease risk prediction is affected significantly. Aim This work was conducted under the auspices of the...