Low Grip Strength and Muscle Mass Increase the Prevalence of Osteopenia and Osteoporosis in Elderly Women
The risk of developing low muscle strength and muscle mass is affected by aging, osteopenia, and osteoporosis and increases with age. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and cutoff values for osteoporosis and osteopenia according to the level of grip strength and muscle mass...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Series: | Healthcare |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/4/476 |