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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Main Authors: Kyujin Lee, Ji Young Lee, Yong Hwan Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Healthcare
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/4/476