Association between handgrip strength and hypertension in children and adolescents: an analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2014.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Handgrip strength (HGS), a measure of muscle strength, has been reported to be associated with the risk of hypertension in adults. This study intended to assess the relationship of relative HGS (rHGS) and HGS asymmetry ratio with elevated blood pressure and hypertension in children and adolescents.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included children and adolescents aged 6-19 years with HGS and blood pressure measurements in the 2011-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) dataset. The relationships of rHGS and HGS asymmetry ratio with elevated blood pressure and hypertension were assessed using weighted logistic regression models and described as odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI). Subgroup analysis was conducted according to age (<

SUBMITTER: Li H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12034725 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature