One in three Malaysians aged 60 and above suffers from sarcopenia, or advanced muscle loss, according to a study titled “Prevalence and Risk Factors of Sarcopenia Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Klang Valley”, published in 2023.
The study, conducted by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, also concluded that seniors with low dietary iron intake are at a higher risk of developing sarcopenia.
