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Association between relative handgrip strength and hypertension in Chinese adults: An analysis of four successive national surveys with 712,442 individuals (2000-2014)

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  • Qiang Feng
  • Chongmin Jiang
  • Mei Wang
  • Rui Cai
  • Huan Wang
  • Dongming Wu
  • Fubaihui Wang
  • Lizi Lin
  • George P Nassis

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Objectives: This study aimed to identify the 15-year trends of handgrip strength-to-weight (relative HS) and assess the association between relative HS and hypertension among Chinese adults aged 20–69. Methods: Using a complex, stratified, multistage probability cluster sampling, we analyzed data collected from 712,442 adults aged 20–69 years in four successive national surveys (2000–2014). We used a handheld dynamometer to measure strength and divided by body weight to calculate the relative HS. Blood pressure was recorded with a sphygmomanometer and hypertension was defined as resting systolic blood pressure at least 140 mmHg or diastolic at least 90 mmHg. The Mann-Kendall trend test examined trends in relative HS over time. We also computed odd ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) by tertile of relative HS and examined the association between relative HS and hypertension. Results: The relative HS level decreased with the increase of age in both male and females (p trend

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  • Qiang Feng & Chongmin Jiang & Mei Wang & Rui Cai & Huan Wang & Dongming Wu & Fubaihui Wang & Lizi Lin & George P Nassis, 2021. "Association between relative handgrip strength and hypertension in Chinese adults: An analysis of four successive national surveys with 712,442 individuals (2000-2014)," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 16(10), pages 1-16, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0258763
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258763
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