Association between Relative Handgrip Strength and Osteoporosis in Older Women: The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2014–2018

Background While handgrip strength is associated with osteoporosis in the older population and muscle weakness is related to a reduction in bone mineral density, no study has yet assessed the association between relative hand grip strength (RHGS) and osteoporosis in the older Korean population. This...

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Main Authors: Kwang-Ho Ahn, Yunhwan Lee, Tae-yong Sohn, Dong Yun Kim, Mikyung Ryu, Ho Gym, Sol Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korea Geriatrics Society 2020-12-01
Series:Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research
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Online Access:http://www.e-agmr.org/upload/pdf/agmr-20-0076.pdf