Grip strength as a mediator in the relationship between physical activity and osteoporosis in older adults: Evidence from two longitudinal cohort studies.

PLoS One · 2026 · PMC13012474 · PMID 41875180

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Although physical activity had a significant protective effect against osteoporosis in the ELSA cohort, the results in the HRS cohort did not reach statistical significance, possibly due to sample differences, data processing methods, or cultural differences.

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The indirect effect (ACME) was −0.007 (95% CI: −0.009, −0.004), suggesting that grip strength still plays a marginally significant mediating role.

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