Prevalence of sarcopenia and its associated factors in elderly patients treated in a highly complex hospital

Sarcopenia, recognized as a geriatric syndrome, is a risk factor for the presence of adverse events in older people, so its early identification and adequate intervention are of vital importance to avoid functional deterioration, institutionalization, loss of autonomy and even reduce mortality. The hospitalized population is a risk group for the presence of adverse events and complications associated with the hospitalization process alone, including sarcopenia. Studies have shown that older people admitted to hospitalization with sarcopenia have an increased risk of adverse events and mortality. Identifying patients with sarcopenia within hospitalization can positively impact their outcome