What are the Public Health Implications of Muscle Mass?
Understanding muscle mass has several public health implications:
- Aging Population: As the global population ages, the prevalence of sarcopenia increases, highlighting the need for effective public health strategies to maintain muscle health in older adults. - Chronic Diseases: Muscle mass is inversely related to the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers. - Healthcare Costs: Low muscle mass is associated with higher healthcare costs due to increased hospitalizations, long-term care needs, and rehabilitation.
