ArticleBiology2021
Handgrip Strength and Its Relationship with White Blood Cell Count in U.S. Adolescents.
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- Association between Handgrip Strength and the Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index: A Nationwide Study, NHANES 2011-2014.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe role of muscular fitness (as a protecting factor for an optimal immune system) and WBC count remains unclear. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to investigate the relationship between the total count of WBC and groups based on handgrip strength and body composition. The aim of this study was to elucidate the relationship between handgrip strength and WBC count in a nationally representative sample of adolescents from the U.S.
methodsWe used data from the NHANES cross-sectional study (waves 2011 to 2014). The final analysis included 917 adolescents from 12-17 years old (51.0% boys). Normalized handgrip strength (kg) (NHS) was relativized by body composition parameters (body weight [NHSw], total body fat [NHSf], and trunk fat [NHSt]) assessed with dual energy X-ray absorptiometry.
resultsAn inverse association was found between total WBC count and all assessments of low NHS in both sexes (
conclusionsOur findings suggest that greater levels of NHS are linked to lower total WBC counts. From a public health perspective, our findings are clinically significant and emphasize the relevance of improving muscular fitness during adolescence since it may contribute to boosting the immune system among adolescents.
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