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People today have weaker hands than people did 20 years ago.

Scientific Claim

Population-level grip strength has declined significantly over the past two decades in sedentary populations.

Original Statement

“the average person's grip strength today is far weaker than it was even just 20 years ago.”

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Context Details

Domain

general-health

Population

human

Subject

population-level grip strength

Action

has declined significantly over

Target

the past two decades in sedentary populations

Intervention Details

Type: lifestyle
Duration: 20 years

Evidence from Studies

No evidence studies found yet.

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