Sex-modified association between grip strength and mild cognitive impairment: a cross-sectional and follow-up study in rural China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The sex difference in the association between grip strength and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) remains controversial and unclear.

Methods

This is a part of a chronic disease cohort study conducted in rural areas, Fuxin, Liaoning Province, China. At the baseline survey, a total of 2633 participants aged 35- 85 were included in the cross-sectional study. Handgrip strength (HGS, kg) was measured by a dynamometer (Jamar +). MCI were assessed using the Chinese version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment-Basic (MOCA-BC). Then, a total of 1667 cognitively normal individuals (NCs) were planed to follow up and to assess the incident MCI after two years. We used logistic regression to examine the association between HGS (as a continuous variable and quintiles) and MCI and

SUBMITTER: Feng W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10623700 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature