Handgrip strength is associated with risks of new-onset stroke and heart disease: results from 3 prospective cohorts

Abstract Background Stroke and heart disease are two major contributors to the global disease burden. We aimed to evaluate and compare the roles of different handgrip strength (HGS) expressions in predicting stroke and heart disease in three nationally representative cohorts. Methods This longitudin...

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Main Authors: Guochen Li, Yanqiang Lu, Liping Shao, Luying Wu, Yanan Qiao, Yi Ding, Chaofu Ke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-03953-8