The Association between Osteoporosis and Grip Strength and Skeletal Muscle Mass in Community-Dwelling Older Women

The Association between Osteoporosis and Grip Strength and Skeletal Muscle Mass in Community-Dwelling Older Women

This cross-sectional study investigated the association between osteoporosis, grip strength, and skeletal muscle mass in community-dwelling older women. Data obtained from 265 older women who participated in a community-based health check survey (Tarumizu Study) were analyzed. Face-to-face interview...

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Main Authors: Yoshiaki Taniguchi, Hyuma Makizako, Ryoji Kiyama, Kazutoshi Tomioka, Yuki Nakai, Takuro Kubozono, Toshihiro Takenaka, Mitsuru Ohishi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
osteoporosis
loss of skeletal muscle mass
older women
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/7/1228

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