Physical activity and chronic diseases among older people in a mid-size city in China: a longitudinal investigation of bipolar effects

Abstract Background While previous studies have shown that regular physical activity can delay the onset of certain chronic diseases; less is known about the changes in physical activity practices following chronic disease diagnoses. China is experiencing a rapid aging transition, with physical acti...

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Main Authors: Peiling Zhou, Anne K. Hughes, Sue C. Grady, Li Fang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5408-7