Context of walking and loneliness among community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Older adults are more likely to experience loneliness than younger people. Moreover, greater loneliness in older adults is associated with poor mental health and increased risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality. Physical activity is an effective intervention for reducing lo...

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Main Authors: Sachiko Mizuta, Kazuaki Uchida, Ryuichi Sawa, Junya Nakamura, Haruhi Encho, Toshihiro Akisue, Rei Ono
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04043-5