Grip strength and disease-specific mortality in older adults

Methodology

Meta-analysis of observational research

Findings

Grip strength is associated with mortality from various conditions in older adults.

Limitations

Observational research.

Practical conclusion for REZA

Grip strength is a simple, meaningful measure that REZA includes in the baseline figures, as an indicator, not a prediction.

Original source

DOI: 10.1123/japa.2018-0348 · PMID: 31810062