Does socio- economic status predict grip strength in older Europeans? Results from the SHARE study in non-institutionalised men and women aged 50+
Background Reduced hand-grip strength predicts disability, morbidity and mortality, but whether it is shaped by socio-economic experiences is yet unknown. The authors examined the association of education, occupation, income and wealth with grip strength in older Europeans. Methods Data came from th...
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BMJ Publishing Group
2010
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