Normative data and associated factors of hand grip strength among elderly individuals: The Yilan Study, Taiwan

Abstract

Weak grip strength is associated with subsequent mortality in elderly populations. the normative data and associated factors of HGS in community-dwelling elderly taiwanese populations require further evaluation. From February 2012 until the end of 2016, all residents of Yilan City, Taiwan aged 65 years or older were randomly selected for a population-based community health survey. A total of 2,470 older adults were enrolled in this study. the relationships between HGS and various anthropometric and sociodemographic correlates were examined. the results showed that HGS was higher in men than in women. the mean HGS exhibited a decreasing trend with advanced age in both men and women. HGS was significantly associated with height, weight, and exercise habits. The physical as well as the mental component summary measures of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) were positively associated with HGS. After HRQoL was integrated into the regression model, female sex, age, waist circumference, and diabetes mellitus were significantly negatively associated with HGS. In conclusion, HGS significantly decreased with advanced age. among community-dwelling taiwanese elderly people, Various factors had different effects on HGS.

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“…Such findings are consistent with previous studies, reporting associations between grip strength and lean mass [ 35 ], body fat % [ 35 ], BMD [ 36 , 37 ], peak oxygen uptake (VO2 peak ) [ 38 ] and morbidity [ 12 ]. While no previous research has explored the relationship between grip performance and A/G ratio, studies have demonstrated significant negative associations between grip strength and waist circumference [ 17 , 18 ]. Together, our findings complement existing research, further supporting the use of grip strength as a screening tool for overall health.…”

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