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Since the publication of the first edition of this book, major changes have occurred in the definition of sarcopenia, to include some are the consequences of sarcopenia previously described in the chapter of adverse outcomes and functional consequences.

This chapter provides a summary of the current state of research on these topics, to cover mortality, functional decline, rate of falls, fracture incidence, quality of life, metabolic consequences, and use of health services. The chapter will also cover the term “secondary sarcopenia” associated with disuse, malnutrition, and inflammation.