Association of difficulties in daily physical activities and handgrip strength with cancer diagnoses in 65,980 European older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with cancer usually report physical deconditioning, which can limit daily activities.

Aims

Our aim was to analyze associations between daily physical activities and handgrip strength with cancer diagnoses among European older adults.

Methods

We used data from SHARE (a representative survey of individuals aged 50 years or older) wave 7, residing in 27 European countries and Israel. Participants self-reported difficulties in daily physical activities and cancer diagnoses, and handgrip strength was objectively assessed using a handheld dynamometer. Data were analyzed using binary logistic regression.

Results

Overall, 65,980 participants (average age 67.6 years (SD = 9.4)) were analyzed. Having difficulties in any daily physical activity was signi

SUBMITTER: Martin-Cuesta J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10721652 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature