Low handgrip strength combined with silent lacunar infarcts increased fall risk with an OR of 2.27 compared to high handgrip strength without infarcts.
Observational (n=1,412)
No
Does the combination of low handgrip strength and silent lacunar infarcts increase the risk of falls in older adults?
The combination of low handgrip strength and silent lacunar infarcts significantly increases the risk of falls in older adults, highlighting the need to address both factors in fall prevention strategies.
Effect estimate: OR 2.27 (95% CI 1.03-4.96)
Background Falls, a major cause of reduced independence and the second leading cause of death from accidental injuries in individuals aged 60 and above, have been linked to several risk factors including low handgrip strength (HGS) and silent lacunar infarcts (SLI), each independently associated with increased fall risk. This study examines the combined effect of low HGS and SLI on fall occurrence.
Yamashita et al. (Thu,) conducted a observational in Older adults aged 65 to 84 years at risk for falls with varying handgrip strength and silent lacunar infarcts (n=1,412). Low handgrip strength combined with presence of silent lacunar infarcts vs. High handgrip strength without silent lacunar infarcts was evaluated on Occurrence of falls (OR 2.27, 95% CI 1.03-4.96). Low handgrip strength combined with silent lacunar infarcts increased fall risk with an OR of 2.27 compared to high handgrip strength without infarcts.