A prospective study on the effect of self-reported health and leisure time physical activity on mortality among an ageing population: results from the Tromsø study

A prospective study on the effect of self-reported health and leisure time physical activity on mortality among an ageing population: results from the Tromsø study

Abstract Background The prevailing Western ideal of ageing in place, with the option to stay at home as one ages, has led to the development of physical activity guidelines for people of advanced age to increase their quality of life and promote their functional abilities. This study investigates th...

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Main Authors: Ida Marie Opdal, Lill Sverresdatter Larsen, Laila Arnesdatter Hopstock, Henrik Schirmer, Geir Fagerjord Lorem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Ageing
Cohort studies
Physical activity
Self-reported health
Mortality
Longitudinal study
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-08681-x

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