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Physical activity in older people: a systematic review
BMC Public Health · 2013 · Vol. 13(1) · pp. 449–449
Abstract
The review highlights the need for studies which recruit representative random samples of community based older people and employ validated measurement methods consistently to enable comparison of PA levels over time and between countries.
Physical Activity and HealthObesity, Physical Activity, DietHealth disparities and outcomesBiostatisticsMedicineGerontologyPhysical activityPublic healthOlder peopleQuality of life (healthcare)EpidemiologyPhysical therapy
MeSH terms
AgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMotor ActivityPatient ComplianceExercise
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