Handgrip strength and mortality in older Mexican Americans.

Snih S, Al; KS, Markides; L, Ray; GV, Ostir; JS, Goodwin

doi:10.1046/j.1532-5415.2002.50312.x

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Handgrip strength and mortality in older Mexican Americans.

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Al Snih S

Markides KS

Ray L

Abstract

Objectives To examine the association between handgrip strength and mortality in older Mexican American men and women.Design A 5-year prospective cohort study.Setting Five southwestern states: Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and California.Participants A population-based sample of 2,488 nonins...

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