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PREDICTIVE MEDICINE. X. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Author(s) -
Cheraskin E.,
Ringsdorf W. M.
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
journal of the american geriatrics society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.992
H-Index - 232
eISSN - 1532-5415
pISSN - 0002-8614
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1971.tb02213.x
Subject(s) - medicine , physical activity , alcohol consumption , disease , gerontology , physical therapy , intensive care medicine , alcohol , biochemistry , chemistry
Physical activity is a factor in preventing disease. Examples are given of the relationships to age, clinical and biochemical states, electrocardiographic signs, and the consumption of coffee/tea, alcohol, tobacco, and vitamin supplements. Physical activity is a cardinal feature of any predictive medicine program.