Sarcopenia and its determinants among Iranian elderly (SARIR): study protocol

Abstract

This study is the first study that evaluates sarcopenia and its risk factor in Iranian elderlies.We discuss details of how we collect the data and appropriate instruments to measure muscle mass, muscle power and muscle strength, and suitable cut- off to define sarcopenia in Iranian elderlies. We believe the result of our study can be useful to health policy makers prepare the necessary infrastructure for elderly health improvements and increase the quality of life in geriatric.