People with weak hands and weak bones are more likely to be older, poorer, less educated, and have diabetes — their grip strength reflects their overall life circumstances and health challenges.

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Hand grip strength and all-cause mortality risk in individuals with decreased bone mass: a study from NHANES database

Score: 66

DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1452811

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