Relationship Between Low Handgrip Strength and Chronic Kidney Disease: KNHANES 2014-2017

Objective Accelerated loss of muscle mass is common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Various factors associated with CKD, such as nutritional deficiencies, metabolic acidosis, and chronic inflammation, contribute to muscle wasting. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between CKD and handgrip strength (HGS) in the Korean population. Design and Methods This is a population-based, cross-sectional study of a nationally...