The Neighborhood Environment and Handgrip Strength: Longitudinal Findings From the Health and Retirement Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Muscle strength, as measured by handgrip strength (HGS), is associated with physical function and mortality. Yet the environmental context that influences muscle strength is poorly understood. We evaluated built and social neighborhood characteristics and their association with muscle strength over time.

Methods

Using data from the Health and Retirement Study (2006-2018), linear mixed models assessed how 11 built and social neighborhood variables were associated with baseline levels and changes in HGS over time.

Results

Among the 20 045 respondents (mean age = 63 years, standard deviation = 9.7) with up to 4 HGS measures, 8 455 were men and 11 590 were women. Among men, residing in a neighborhood with a 10% increment higher score on neighborhood disadvantag

SUBMITTER: Duchowny KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11543991 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature