Sexual Dimorphism in the Association Between Neck Circumference and Handgrip Strength: A Population-Based Cross-sectional Study
Background: Handgrip strength (HGS) is a well-validated proxy of overall muscle strength and nutritional status. Neck circumference (NC), an accessible and minimally invasive anthropometric measure, has emerged as a potential surrogate marker of upper-body composition. This study evaluated the predictive validity of NC...