Global variation in grip strength: a systematic review and meta-analysis of normative data
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- 19 January 2016
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Age and Ageing
- Vol. 45 (2), 209-216
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afv192
Abstract
Background: weak grip strength is a key component of sarcopenia and is associated with subsequent disability and mortality. We have recently established life course normative data for grip strength in Great Britain, but it is unclear whether the cut points we derived for weak grip strength are suitable for use in other settings. Our objective was to investigate differences in grip strength by world region using our data as a reference standard.Keywords
Funding Information
- Wellcome Trust (WT099055AIA)
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