Profile of Handgrip Strength, Anthropometry, Nutritional Status and Activities of Daily Living Among Geriatrics at Karitas Nursing Home, Bandung

Background: Reduced handgrip strength is an aging process that influences the activities of daily living among elderly people. Handgrip strength varies greatly with age, gender, anthropometric measurement and nutritional status. This study aimed to determine the profile of handgrip muscle strength,...

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Main Authors: Thawaneswaaran, Novitri, Yuni Susanti Pratiwi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Padjadjaran 2015-03-01
Series:Althea Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://journal.fk.unpad.ac.id/index.php/amj/article/view/423