Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is indexed under Cross-Cutting, Geriatric. Also known as age-related muscle loss.
- US prevalence
- ~10-16% of elderly; ~45% of those in nursing homes Source: AGS; ICD-10-CM recognition since 2016. This figure comes from a professional society, registry, or study rather than a federal source. Label: REPORTED.
- ICD-10-CM codes
- M62.84
- Typical onset
- Begins ~30 (3-8% muscle loss per decade); clinically significant >65
- Course
- progressive
- Body systems
- musculoskeletal
- Sex differences
- May be more common in men; women have greater functional impact
- Racial and ethnic differences
- Limited comparative data; diagnostic cutoffs may need race-specific adjustment
What this page does not establish
These figures describe populations, not individuals, and none of them is a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. Prevalence estimates are approximate and reflect published ranges. Disparity figures are reported patterns, not causes.
Taxonomy last reviewed 2026-05-19. Each figure on the interactive page carries its own source and retrieval date, which can be later than this review.
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