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Measuring ageing by a handshake: the impact of sarcopenia on health ageing
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Sarcopenia, an age-related condition characterized by low levels of muscle mass, carries personal
and financial costs. Understanding the condition and its consequences is essential to implement
successful interventions for people with and people at risk of developing sarcopenia. Using data
from SHARE of people aged 50 and older, the effect of sarcopenia on ageing is estimated. Results
suggest that sarcopenia has a significant negative impact on ageing. Quantitatively, the effect of
sarcopenia on the healthy ageing indices is equivalent to having aged approximately one decade.
Through the estimation of a production function of sarcopenia, the importance of physical activity
as prevention is confirmed.
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Healthy ageing Selfie ageing index Active ageing index Sarcopenia