Objective To investigate the correlation between the level of grip strength and the occurrence of carotid atherosclerosis in middle-aged and young males,and to provide evidence for the intervention of exercise in the occurrence and development of atherosclerosis.Methods A total of 454 male participants aged 20-59 years were recruited for this study.Anthropometric measurements,body composition analysis,grip strength assessment,cardiorespiratory endurance testing,and relevant blood tests were conducted.Additionally,carotid artery ultrasound examination was performed.The collected data were analyzed using t-tests,One-way analysis of variance and logistic regression for statistical analysis.Results Compared to the low grip strength group,the high grip strength group showed statistically significant differences in BMI(lower),RSMI(higher),heart rate(lower),TC(lower),HDL(lower),fasting blood glucose(lower),CIMT(smaller),Crouse score(smaller),and grade score(smaller)(all P<0.05).Logistic regression analysis,adjusting for BMI,RSMI,heart rate,TC,HDL,fasting blood glucose,VO2max,systolic blood pressure,and diastolic blood pressure,revealed that the low and moderate grip strength groups had a higher risk of carotid atherosclerosis compared to the high grip strength group(OR=2.79,1.71).Conclusions Low grip strength in young and middle-aged males is associated with a higher risk of atherosclerosis,and grip strength measurement can help to assess the status of atherosclerosis.
middle-aged and young adult malesgrip strengthcarotid atherosclerosisexercise interventionhealth risk assessment
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