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Prediction equations for handgrip strength in healthy Indian male and female subjects encompassing a wide age range

M. Vaz Division of Nutrition, Department of Physiology, St John's Medical College, Bangalore, India
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S. Hunsberger Division of Nutrition, Department of Physiology, St John's Medical College, Bangalore, India
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B. Diffey School of Health Sciences, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
Pages 131-141 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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