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MINI REVIEW article

Front. Med.
Sec. Geriatric Medicine
Volume 11 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1501501
This article is part of the Research Topic Enhancing Geriatric Care: International Collaboration and Best Practices for Aging Populations View all 3 articles

Prospects for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Sarcopenia in the Philippines

Provisionally accepted
Ji Sun Ji Sun 1,2Weixin Zhang Weixin Zhang 1Peipei Han Peipei Han 1*
  • 1 Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, China
  • 2 St. Paul University Manila, Manila, Philippines

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    Over the past decade, the elderly Filipino population has significantly increased, rising from 4.6 million seniors, which was approximately 6% of the total population in 2000, to 6.5 million, or around 6.9% of the population in 2010. Projections suggest that by 2030, the percentage of the population aged 60 and above will increase to between 10% and 19%, indicating a significant demographic shift towards an aging population. This shift from a predominantly young population to a rapidly growing elderly demographic underscores the urgent need for effective health promotion and management programs targeting older adults. Sarcopenia, a muscle-wasting disorder, represents a significant global health challenge, particularly affecting the elderly. In the Philippines, the impact of sarcopenia is expected to become more pronounced, potentially straining both individuals and the national healthcare system over the next 15 years, despite the country's relatively younger overall population. Despite the expanding research on sarcopenia in the Philippines, there remains an urgent need to raise awareness and implement proactive measures to address this escalating health issue.

    Keywords: Sarcopenia, Philippines, Rehabilitation, older people, diagnosis

    Received: 25 Sep 2024; Accepted: 03 Dec 2024.

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    * Correspondence: Peipei Han, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, China

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