Handgrip strength, depression, and all-cause mortality in Korean older adults

Handgrip strength, depression, and all-cause mortality in Korean older adults

Abstract Background Decreased muscle strength and/or depression with aging are emerging as important public health concerns in both developed and developing countries. This study investigated the effects of low handgrip strength (HGS) and depression on the risk of all-cause mortality in Korean older...

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Main Authors: Soohyun Park, Jinkyung Cho, Donghyun Kim, Youngyun Jin, Inhwan Lee, Haeryun Hong, Hyunsik Kang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Aging
Physical dysfunction
Mental health
Premature death
Geriatrics
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-019-1140-0

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