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Grip strength and cardiovascular drug use in older people: findings from the Hertfordshire Cohort Study.

Authors :
Ashfield, T. A.
Syddall, H. E.
Martin, H. J.
Dennison, E. M.
Cooper, C.
Aihie Sayer, A.
Source :
Age & Ageing. Mar2010, Vol. 39 Issue 2, p185-191. 7p. 3 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Background: reduced grip strength is associated with adverse health consequences, and there is interest in identifying modifiable influences. Cardiovascular drugs are commonly used by older people, but their effect on muscle strength is unclear. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00020729
Volume :
39
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Age & Ageing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
48045160
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afp203