Social Inequalities in Grip Strength, Physical Function, and Falls Among Community Dwelling Older Men and Women

Syddall, Holly; Evandrou, Maria; Cooper, Cyrus; Sayer, Avan Aihie

doi:10.1177/0898264309340793

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“…Low SEP has detrimental effects on midlife physiological functioning 9–11 42. We did not find a social gradient in the physical performance tests on muscle strength among men.…”

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confidence: 58%

School education, physical performance in late midlife and allostatic load: a retrospective cohort study

Hansen

Andersen

Leon

et al. 2016

J Epidemiol Community Health

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“…Low SEP has detrimental effects on midlife physiological functioning 9–11 42. We did not find a social gradient in the physical performance tests on muscle strength among men.…”

Section: Discussioncontrasting

confidence: 58%

School education, physical performance in late midlife and allostatic load: a retrospective cohort study

Hansen

Andersen

Leon

et al. 2016

J Epidemiol Community Health

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“…This is a common condition that is recognized as part of aging [6]. While expected, the rate of decline varies, which suggests that factors other than aging like chronic illness, diet, and lifestyle may influence the maintenance of healthy muscle mass and function [5,7,8]. This paper considers these modifiable risks that associate diet to muscle mass and strength.…”

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confidence: 99%

Sarcopenia in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease: Can It Be Altered by Diet and Exercise?

Kappus

Mendoza

Nguyen

et al. 2016

Curr Gastroenterol Rep

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Sarcopenia, a loss of muscle mass, is being increasingly recognized to have a deleterious effect on outcomes in patients with chronic liver disease. Factors related to diet and the inflammatory nature of chronic liver disease contribute to the occurrence of sarcopenia in these patients. Sarcopenia adversely influences quality of life, performance, morbidity, success of transplantation, and even mortality. Specific deficiencies in macronutrients (protein, polyunsaturated fatty acids) and micronutrients (vitamins C, D, and E, carotenoids, and selenium) have been linked to sarcopenia. Lessons learned from nutritional therapy in geriatric patient populations may provide strategies to manage sarcopenia in patients with liver disease. Combining diet modification and nutrient supplementation with an organized program of exercise may help ameliorate or even reverse the effects of sarcopenia on an already complex disease process.

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“…No association was found between the amount of falls with the declared amount of physical activity and the selected socio-economic factors. In the literature there is reference to a slightly larger fall risk among subsequently older people [38].…”

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The predictors of falls in adult and senior women from cities of Lower Silesia, Poland

Domaradzki¹,

Ignasiak²,

Stodółka³

2018

Hum Mov.

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Purpose. balance disorders are considered a significant problem in the elderly as they are associated with an increased incidence of falls. In effect, they can lead to numerous injuries, disability, or even death. The aim of this study was to explore the relationships between the risk of falling and various factors (morphology, socioeconomic status, physical fitness, and physical activity level) in adult and elderly women. Methods. The study population sample included 149 women aged 47-89 years living in the province of Lower Silesia, Poland. The women were divided into two age groups of younger (n =83, age = 59.09 years) and older (n = 66, age = 70.77 years) participants. Measures included bMI, marital status, and physical activity, physical fitness, and education levels. Statistical analysis included a chi-squared ( 2 ) test, cluster analysis, logistic regression, and correspondence analysis. Results. bMI and physical fitness were strongly correlated with falls: the higher the bMI (overweight or obese) and the lower physical fitness, the greater the risk of falling. The remaining variables showed a weak relationship with falling. Conclusions. The fall risk of women who are overweight or obese or with a low physical fitness level is approximately 2.5 times higher than those with normal and healthy levels of bMI and physical fitness. The presence of both risk factors increased the likelihood of falling.

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Social Inequalities in Grip Strength, Physical Function, and Falls Among Community Dwelling Older Men and Women

Cited by 43 publications

References 46 publications

School education, physical performance in late midlife and allostatic load: a retrospective cohort study

School education, physical performance in late midlife and allostatic load: a retrospective cohort study

Sarcopenia in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease: Can It Be Altered by Diet and Exercise?

The predictors of falls in adult and senior women from cities of Lower Silesia, Poland

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