Relationship between handgrip strength and timed up-and-go test on hospitalization costs in older adults: a population-based study

Relationship between handgrip strength and timed up-and-go test on hospitalization costs in older adults: a population-based study

Abstract Background Weak handgrip strength and slow timed up-and-go (TUG) time are known risk factors for hospitalization among older adults; however, few studies have investigated the relationships between these physical tests and future hospitalization costs. Methods We used data from 13,613 parti...

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Main Authors: Kevin Yiqiang Chua, Kelvin Bryan Tan, Rachel Tong, Jon Barrenetxea, Woon-Puay Koh, Cynthia Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Grip
Muscle
Strength
Timed-up-and-go
TUG
Physical
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21489-x
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