Prospective associations of low muscle mass and function with 10-year falls risk, incident fracture and mortality in community-dwelling older adults

ConclusionsLow handgrip strength, a simple and inexpensive test could be considered in clinical settings for identifying future falls and fractures. ALM/ body mass index could be most suitable in estimating 10-year mortality risk, but requires specialised equipment.
Source: The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research