Bone, muscle, and physical function measures in older adults according to levels of social disadvantage: a cross-sectional study
This study demonstrates that social disadvantage is associated with poorer bone, muscle, and physical function in older adults. Targeted interventions that address socioeconomic-related disparities may support effective prevention of osteoporosis and sarcopenia later in life.
Authors
- Mizhgan Fatima
- Stefanie Bird
- Sharon Brennan-Olsen
- Cassandra Smith
- Sara Vogrin
- Alison Beauchamp
- Jason Talevski
- Gustavo Duque
Institutions
- Edith Cowan University (AU)
- Deakin University (AU)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- The University of Western Australia (AU)
- La Trobe University (AU)
- McGill University Health Centre (CA)
- Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Science (AU)
- Monash Health (AU)
- Bendigo Health (AU)
- McGill University (CA)
- Monash University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Osteoporosis
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11657-026-01661-5
- Primary Topic
- Bone health and osteoporosis research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Science