Open AccessThe association between retirement and age on physical activity in older adults
Author(s) -
Alan Godfrey,
S. Lord,
Brook Galna,
John C. Mathers,
David J. Burn,
Lynn Rochester
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
age and ageing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.014
H-Index - 143
eISSN - 1468-2834
pISSN - 0002-0729
DOI - 10.1093/ageing/aft168
Subject(s) - medicine , gerontology , association (psychology) , physical activity , demography , physical therapy , psychology , sociology , psychotherapist
retirement is a major life change that is likely to affect lifestyles and yet little is still known about its influence on physical activity (PA). This study objectively quantified sedentary behaviour and ambulatory activity outcomes in retired and non-retired older, community-dwelling adults.
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