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- Grip strength is proposed as a biomarker because it correlates with overall strength, upper limb function, and various health indicators like bone density and cognitive function.
- Evidence shows that it can predict mortality, future health issues, and conditions associated with hospitalization.
- Therefore, using grip strength in assessments can help identify older adults who may be at risk for poor health.
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Grip strength has been proposed as a biomarker. Supporting this proposition, evidence is provided herein that shows grip strength is largely consistent as an explanator of concurrent overall strength, upper limb function, bone mineral density, fractures, falls, malnutrition, cognitive impairment, depression, sleep problems, diabetes, multimorbidity, and quality of life. Evidence is also provided for a predictive link between grip strength and all-cause and disease-specific mortality, future function, bone mineral density, fractures, cognition and depression, and problems associated with hospitalization. Consequently, the routine use of grip strength can be recommended as a stand-alone measurement or as a component of a small battery of measurements for identifying older adults at risk of poor health status.
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