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Centro de Investigaciones en Fisiología del Ejercicio, Universidad Mayor, Santiago, Chile.
Published: August 2022
AI Article Synopsis
Handgrip strength is a reliable and cost-effective method for assessing muscle strength and is frequently used in epidemiological studies as a health biomarker.
It is linked to negative health outcomes, including increased mortality and the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular issues, respiratory problems, cancer, and dementia.
There is limited research on the relationship between handgrip strength and these health outcomes in Chile, prompting a review to consolidate existing scientific evidence for better understanding and potential clinical application.
Article 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.
