Association of handgrip strength with suicidal ideation among adults aged ≥50 years from low- and middle-income countries

CONCLUSIONS: Lower handgrip strength was significantly and dose-dependently associated with higher odds for suicidal ideation in adults aged ≥50 years from LMICs. Future longitudinal studies are needed to understand the underlying mechanisms, and whether increasing general muscular strength and physical function may lead to reduction in suicidal ideation.PMID:38469894 | DOI:10.1111/sltb.13071

Source: Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior - March 12, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Lee Smith Guillermo F L ópez Sánchez Pinar Soysal Nicola Veronese Poppy Gibson Damiano Pizzol Louis Jacob Laurie Butler Yvonne Barnett Hans Oh Jae Il Shin Ai Koyanagi Source Type: research