Association between activity impairment due to physical illness and grip strength using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Roh Lyun
Abstract:Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between limitations in activity due to physical disease and grip strength. Methods This is secondary data that analyzed raw data from Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The subjects ranged in age from their 30s to their 80s, and the reasons for activity limitations included fractures and joint injuries, arthritis and rheumatism, stroke, back problems, and knee and leg pain. Results There were 430 people (6.6%) with activ… Show more
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