Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy (한국임상약학회지)

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An Analysis on Distribution of Handgrip Strength and Associated Factors in Korean Adults

제7기 국민건강영양조사 자료를 활용한 한국 성인의 악력 분포 및 영향요인 분석

  • Jung, Jung Won (College of Pharmacy, Sookmyung Women's University) ;
  • Park, So Young (College of Pharmacy, Sookmyung Women's University) ;
  • Kim, Hyunah (College of Pharmacy, Sookmyung Women's University)
  • 정정원 (숙명여자대학교 약학대학) ;
  • 박소영 (숙명여자대학교 약학대학) ;
  • 김현아 (숙명여자대학교 약학대학)
  • Received : 2021.09.01
  • Accepted : 2021.09.19
  • Published : 2021.09.30
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Abstract

Background: Sarcopenia is a skeletal muscle disorder that involves the loss of muscle mass and function. Handgrip strength (HGS) is the most commonly used tool to assess muscle strength to diagnose sarcopenia. HGS is also associated with various diseases and health outcomes. Thus, we aimed this study to examine the HGS status in Korean adults and relevant factors of HGS. Methods: Data was obtained from the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES), a population-based nationwide survey. The estimated mean value of HGS was calculated in each age group. The mean HGS in men and women aged over 40 was compared according to the household income level, lifestyle factors, and comorbidities. Results: A total of 16,708 participants were included in this study. The mean HGS showed a maximum value in the 30s for both men and women, and then tended to decrease with increasing age. When analyzed for people aged 40 or older, the mean HGS was significantly higher in the current or past smoker, drinker, and aerobic exercise groups in both men and women. The mean HGS was lower in the group with comorbidities such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes, and bone diseases. Conclusion: Our study found that the mean HGS was significantly different between those with and without underlying chronic diseases. In groups with relevant comorbidities, close monitoring for the development of sarcopenia and taking preventive measures such as exercise and nutritional support may be recommended.

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본 연구는 한국연구재단의 지원 하에 수행되었으며(과제번호 NRF-2021R1F1A1052976) 이에 감사드립니다.

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