Fuerza de prensión manual. Un sencillo, pero fuerte predictor de salud en población adulta y personas mayores / Handgrip strength as a predictor of adverse health outcomes
Rev. med. Chile
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150(8): 1075-1086, ago. 2022. graf
Article
in Spanish
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| ID: biblio-1431877
ABSTRACT
Muscle strength can be measured through different methods and handgrip strength is one of the most used techniques in epidemiological studies. Given its easy application, high reliability, and low cost, it is considered an important health biomarker. Handgrip strength is associated with adverse health outcomes such as mortality and risk of developing chronic diseases, cardiovascular, respiratory, cancer and dementia. There is a paucity of evidence in Chile about the association of handgrip strength with these health outcomes limiting its visibility and implementation in clinical settings. Therefore, this narrative review summarizes the scientific evidence about the association of grip strength with non-communicable chronic diseases and mortality in middle age and older adults.
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Main subject:
Hand Strength
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Muscle Strength
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Chile
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. med. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2022
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
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Colombia
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Spain
Institution/Affiliation country:
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile/CL
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Universidad Católica del Maule/CL
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Universidad Diego Portales/CL
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Universidad Mayor/CL
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Universidad Santo Tomás/CL
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Universidad de Chile/CL
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Universidad de Cádiz/ES
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Universidad del Bío-Bío/CL
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