Assessing bone and muscle health and their association in a Mongolian population aged 40 and older: a pioneering observational study.

Myadagmaa Jaalkhorol, Fanny Buckinx, Amarsaikhan Dashtseren, Seded Baatar, Nansalmaa Khaidav, Gerelmaa Ochirdorj, Bolormaa Darambazar, Batmunkh Batsaikhan, Uugantamir Munkhsonguuli, Bayarmagnai Lkhagvasuren, Bulgantuya Byambaa, Wu Qi Zhu, Shiirevnyamba Avirmed, Olivier Bruyere

Department of Health Research, Graduate School, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.Department of Health Research, Graduate School, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. · pubmed

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Abstract

This study in Mongolia reveals that weaker grip strength and higher sarcopenia risk are linked to greater fracture risk and lower bone density. It highlights the crucial interplay between muscle and bone health, emphasizing the need for integrated musculoskeletal assessments to prevent fractures, especially in aging populations.

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Research summary

Weaker grip strength and higher sarcopenia risk are linked to greater fracture risk and lower bone density. This study addresses the interplay between muscle and bone health in an aging population, which is crucial for understanding and potentially mitigating age-related decline in musculoskeletal health.

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