Handgrip Strength and Risk Factors in Older Adults in India
Author Information
Author(s): Kulkarni Snehal
Primary Institution: Public Health Foundation of India, Delhi, Maharashtra, India
Hypothesis
The study aims to evaluate the influence of cumulative risk factors on handgrip strength among community-dwelling older adults in India.
Conclusion
Older adults with more than four risk factors have significantly lower handgrip strength, indicating that assessing handgrip strength can help improve their health.
Supporting Evidence
- The mean handgrip strength of the study group was 16.28 kg.
- Male older adults had a higher handgrip strength than females.
- Handgrip strength decreased with increasing age.
- Participants with 4 or more risk factors had significantly lower handgrip strength.
Takeaway
If older people have many health problems, their grip strength gets weaker, which can be a sign of their overall health.
Methodology
This cross-sectional study collected data through structured questionnaires and objective measurements among older adults in Pune, India.
Participant Demographics
Community-dwelling older adults in Pune, India.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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