Comparison between grip strength and relative grip strength in their relationship with allostatic load among adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To assess the associations of muscle strength, measure by grip strength and relative grip strength (grip strength divided by body weight), on the allostatic load (AL) index in adolescent boys and girls.

Methods

A total of 1,323 students were recruited (boys = 776, girls = 547). Data on general demographic characteristics, anthropometric indicators, grip strength, blood pressure, pulse rate, and biological samples were collected. A 20-indicator-based AL index (using the AL₁, AL₂, and AL₃ calculation methods) was used as the dependent variable. Multiple linear regression models were used to evaluate the association between grip strength, relative grip strength, and AL. All analyses were stratified by sex.

Results

The mean age of

SUBMITTER: Xu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11430479 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature