The feasibility of using pedometers and brief advice to increase activity in sedentary older women – a pilot study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>People over the age of 70 carry the greatest burden of chronic disease, disability and health care use. Participation in physical activity is crucial for health, and walking accounts for much of the physical activity undertaken by se...

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Principais autores: Johnston Derek W, Boyle Paul, Donnan Peter T, Sniehotta Falko F, Sugden Jacqui A, McMurdo Marion ET
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:English
Publicado em: BMC 2008-08-01
coleção:BMC Health Services Research
Acesso em linha:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/8/169