Association between low handgrip strength and incontinence among Chinese middle-aged and older people: A cross-sectional study.

Our study suggests that handgrip strength < 31 kg in men and < 20.5 kg in women is significantly associated with higher risk of incontinence in Chinese middle-aged and older people. The risk of incontinence increases with decreasing handgrip strength. Handgrip strength should be measured in routine physical examinations in middle-aged and older people for timely assessment and intervention in incontinence.