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KMID : 1137920230480040275
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Journal of Agricultral Medicine & Community Health
2023 Volume.48 No. 4 p.275 ~ p.284
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Association between Low Hand Grip Strength and Decreased Femoral Neck Bone Mineral Density in Korean Fishery Workers
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Kim Mi-Ji
Lee Gyeong-Ye
Sung Joo-Hyun
Hong Seok-Jin
Park Ki-Soo
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study aimed to assess hand grip strength and femoral neck bone mineral density levels among Korean fishery workers and investigate their association.
Methods: Hand grip strength and femoral neck bone mineral density were measured in a survey and health examination conducted in 2021 among fishery workers in a southern region of South Korea.
Covariates including gender, age, education level, income level, smoking behavior, drinking behavior, family history of hip fractures, use of calcium and vitamin D supplements, hypertension, diabetes, regular exercise, and body mass index were investigated. Multiple regression analysis was employed to assess the association between hand grip strength and femoral neck bone mineral density.
Results: Among 147 fishery workers, 8.16% exhibited low hand grip strength levels indicative of possible sarcopenia, and a significant association was found between low hand grip strength and decreased femoral neck bone mineral density (β = -89.14, 95% CI = -160.50, -17.78). Additionally, factors such as women gender, advanced age, family history of hip fractures, and a body mass index below 25 kg/m2 were associated with decreased femoral neck bone mineral density. In the subgroup analysis by gender, a correlation between low hand grip strength and decreased femoral neck bone mineral density was observed only in men.
Conclusions: Further research is needed to explore various determinants and intervention strategies to prevent musculoskeletal disorders among fishery workers, ultimately enhancing their quality of life and well-being.
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KEYWORD
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Hand strength, Bone density, Fisheries, Rural population
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