Factors associated with loss of handgrip strength in long-lived elderly

Objective To investigate the prevalence of reduced grip strength and associated factors in long-lived elderly, who are users of primary health care. Method Cross-sectional quantitati...

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Main Authors: Maria Helena Lenardt, Clóris Regina Blanski Grden, Jacy Aurélia Vieira de Sousa, Péricles Martim Reche, Susanne Elero Betiolli, Dâmarys Kohlbeck de Melo Neu Ribeiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2014-12-01
Series:Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0080-62342014000601006&lng=en&tlng=en