How common is sarcopenia?

The prevalence of sarcopenia varies depending on the diagnostic criteria used but it is estimated to be 29 % of the elderly population. In Ireland, there are currently 1.1 million people over the age of 60 and this figure is set to more than double in the next 25 years, with the greatest increase being in the over 85s age group, which would suggest that the prevalence of sarcopenia is set to increase.