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The Mediating Role of C-Reactive Protein and Handgrip Strength Between Obesity and Walking Limitation

2008

OBJECTIVES: To study the association between different obesity indicators and walking limitation and to examine the role of C-reactive protein (CRP) and handgrip strength in that association. DESIGN: A cross-sectional, population-based study. SETTING: The Health 2000 Survey with a representative sample of the Finnish population. PARTICIPANTS: Subjects aged 55 and older with complete data on body composition, CRP, handgrip strength, and walking limitation (N=2,208). MEASUREMENTS: Body composition, anthropometrics, CRP, medical conditions, handgrip strength, and maximal walking speed were measured in the health examination. Walking limitation was defined as maximal walking speed less than 1.2…