Associations of reading language preference with muscle strength and physical performance: Findings from the Integrated Women's Health Programme (IWHP).

Background: The contribution of language preference and ethnicity to muscle strength and physical performance is unclear. We examined the associations of reading language preferences with muscle strength and performance in Chinese women and compared them to other ethnicities.

Methods: The Integrated Women's Health Programme (IWHP) cohort comprised community-dwelling, midlife Singaporean women aged 45-69.