Handgrip strength thresholds associated with metabolic syndrome risk in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Certain studies have reported that handgrip strength (HGS) is associated with metabolic health risks in children and adolescents, and some studies have suggested HGS thresholds for identifying poor metabolic health. Therefore, we aimed to determine the HGS thresholds associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS) in children and adolescents through a systematic review.

Methods

We searched 3 electronic databases from their inception until October 2023 to identify original papers that focused on children and adolescents and assessed their risks of MetS according to specific HGS values. Studies were selected for inclusion through a planned screening process based on specific criteria. The Quality Assessment Tool for Diagnostic Accuracy Studies version 2 (QUADAS-2) was use

SUBMITTER: Lee HA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11573490 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature