Ann Geriatr Med Res.  2023 Mar;27(1):87-90. 10.4235/agmr.22.0158.

Preventing Osteoporosis, Sarcopenia and Obesity to Care about Quality of Life

• Cacciatore S
• Massaro C
• Landi F

• KMID: 2540778
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4235/agmr.22.0158

Abstract

A recent review by Kumari and Khanna examined the prevalence of sarcopenic obesity using various comorbidities, diagnostic markers, and possible therapeutic approaches. The authors discussed the strong impact of sarcopenic obesity on quality of life (QoL) and physical health. In addition, there are significant interactions among bone, muscle, and adipose tissue, and the concomitant presence of osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and obesity, termed osteosarcopenic obesity, represents a terrible trio for postmenopausal women and older adults as each of these conditions is associated with adverse outcomes in terms of morbidity, mortality, and QoL in several domains. Timely diagnosis, prevention, and pro-health education are crucial for improving QoL in patients with osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and obesity. Education and prevention play a pivotal role in the long term for individuals to have longer and healthier lives. Osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and obesity share modifiable risk factors that may benefit from physical activity, a healthy and balanced diet, and lifestyle changes. “Prevention is better than cure” and planning are proven strategies for individuals and sustainable healthcare.

Keyword

Osteoporosis; Sarcopenia; Obesity; Quality of life; Aged; Frailty; Hip Fractures