The Synergistic Effect of Low Handgrip Strength and Silent Lacunar Infarcts on Fall Risk: the Bunkyo Health Study

Juntendō Igaku/Juntendo igaku 2026 Open access

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Authors: KARIN YAMASHITA, Hiroki Tabata, NAOAKI ITO, Huicong Shi, Hikaru Otsuka, Thu Hien Bui, Shota Sakamoto, Minami Morikawa, Hideyoshi Kaga, Yuki Someya, Hitoshi Naito, Abulaiti Abudurezake
+6 more Saori Kakehi, Yasuyo Yoshizawa, Muneaki Ishijima, Ryuzo Kawamori, Hirotaka Watada, YOSHIFUMI TAMURA
DOI: 10.14789/ejmj.jmj26-0067-s
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Abstract

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.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Balance Gait and Falls Prevention Frailty in Older Adults Nutrition and Health in Aging

Publication details

Journal / source
Juntendō Igaku/Juntendo igaku
Volume
72
Issue
Suppl_1
Pages
72–72
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN