Knowledge and attitudes towards sarcopenia among healthcare professionals

Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass as well as muscle strength and/ or performance.1 Sarcopenia is an important public health issue as it has a significant impact on patient health outcomes, and personal and social economic outcomes. It leads to increased adverse outcomes such as increased risks of falls, fractures, postoperative complications, disability and increased mortality.2 It is associated with many chronic diseases such as heart failure, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes and cognitive impairment.2,4 The prevalence of sarcopenia is expected to dramatically increase in the next few decades, especially in ageing populations.6