Factors associated with loss of handgrip strength in long-lived elderly

• Main Authors: Maria Helena Lenardt (Author), Clóris Regina Blanski Grden (Author), Jacy Aurélia Vieira de Sousa (Author), Péricles Martim Reche (Author), Susanne Elero Betiolli (Author), Dâmarys Kohlbeck de Melo Neu Ribeiro (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SciELO, 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective To investigate the prevalence of reduced grip strength and associated factors in long-lived elderly, who are users of primary health care. Method Cross-sectional quantitative study, data were collected during the period of January to December of 2013, by applying tests and questionnaires....