Researchers create global handgrip strength norms to predict health risks in 2.4M adults.

A new study led by the University of South Australia has created the world's largest norms for handgrip strength, involving 2.4 million adults from 69 countries. Handgrip strength is a key predictor of age-related diseases and disabilities. The study establishes percentile rankings that help clinicians monitor and identify individuals at risk, offering a standardized tool for health interventions and screenings.

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