Coming to grips with economic development: Variation in adult hand grip strength during health transition in Vanuatu.

Kathryn M Olszowy Michael A LittleGwang LeeAlysa PomerKelsey N DancauseCheng SunHarold SilvermanChim W ChanLen TarivondaAkira KanekoCharles WeitzJeffrey Koji LumRalph M Garruto

Published in: American journal of physical anthropology (2018)

HGS is positively associated with modernization in Vanuatu, but the relationship between HGS and modernization is largely due to an association of both variables with increased body size on more modernized islands. Further research on the role of individual variation in diet and physical activity are necessary to clarify the relationship between HGS and modernization.

Keyphrases

physical activity
healthcare
public health
mental health
body mass index
weight loss
risk assessment
climate change
social media
young adults