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SUBMITTER: Johannesdottir F
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6035769 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA 20180322 7
Relative age-related deficit in trunk muscle density was greater in women than men whereas the relative decrease in muscle mass with age was similar in both sexes. The greater muscle fat content and greater age-related fat accumulation among women may contribute to women suffering more functional disabilities than men.<h4>Introduction</h4>A better understanding of the effect of aging on trunk musculature will have implications for physical function, disability, pain, and risk of injury in older ...[more]