The association between social support and physical activity in older adults: a systematic review

Abstract Background The promotion of active and healthy ageing is becoming increasingly important as the population ages. Physical activity (PA) significantly reduces all-cause mortality and contributes to the prevention of many chronic illnesses. However, the proportion of people globally who are a...

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Main Authors: Gabrielle Lindsay Smith, Lauren Banting, Rochelle Eime, Grant O’Sullivan, Jannique G. Z. van Uffelen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-017-0509-8