Effects of BMI and grip strength on older adults' falls-A longitudinal study based on CHARLS.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Body Mass Index (BMI) and grip strength are potentially important risk factors for falls among the older adults. Currently, there is no consensus on the combined effects of grip strength and BMI on falls in the older adults, particularly among the Chinese older adults.

Objective

To investigate the incidence of falls among older adults in China and explore the association between BMI and grip strength and the risk of falls in older adults.

Methods

Data of participants over 60 in China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study in 2011 and 2013 were collected. Sociodemographic variables, lifestyle, chronic disease status, history of falls and depression and cognitive status were obtained through the 2011 baseline questionnaire. Height, weight and grip strength

SUBMITTER: Huang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11652278 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature