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      Occupational and other risk factors for hand-grip strength: the Honolulu-Asia Aging Study.

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          In certain occupations, including farm work, workers are exposed to hazardous substances, some of which are known to be toxic to the nervous system and may adversely affect muscle strength. Measurement of hand-grip strength may be useful for detecting neurotoxic exposure.

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          Journal
          Occup Environ Med
          Occupational and environmental medicine
          BMJ
          1470-7926
          1351-0711
          Dec 2006
          : 63
          : 12
          Affiliations
          [1 ] Biostatistics and Epidemiology Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morgantown, WV 26505-2888, USA. lcharles@cdc.gov
          Article
          oem.2006.027813
          10.1136/oem.2006.027813
          2078007
          16912086
          9ec2ad12-b688-4aba-928f-db81eafb007e
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