Hand grip strength and cognitive dysfunction amongst older Africans in Nigeria

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Authors

Rufus O. Akinyemi · University of Ibadan

Oladotun Victor Olalusi · University of Ibadan

Gabriel Ogunde · University of Ibadan

Tolulope O Akinyemi · Lead City University

Joseph Yaria · University College Hospital, Ibadan

Olabode Oguntiloye · University College Hospital, Ibadan

Ayotomiwa Fagbemi

Abstract

HGS was independently associated with cognitive impairment, buttressing the intricate link between physical and cognitive health in this unique West African population. Future work will explore the predictive ability of grip strength as an early indirect non-invasive biomarker of incident cognitive decline and the utility of targeted resistance training exercises in the primary prevention of neurocognitive disorders.

Topics & Keywords

Nutrition and Health in Aging Nutritional Studies and Diet Dysphagia Assessment and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 21, Issue 2, pp. e0342598-e0342598

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0342598

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