Disparities in the consequences of sarcopenia: implications for African American Veterans
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1 The Muscle Morphology, Mechanics, and Performance Laboratory, Geriatrics and Extended Care Service, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA 2 Research Service, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA 3 Department of Exercise Science, School of Public Health and Health Services, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA 4 Physical Therapy, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA 5 Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA *Correspondence: [email protected]
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