Sedentary habits, health, and function in older women and men

American Journal of Health Promotion

Volumn 15, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 1-8

  Blair, S N ^a   Wei, M ^a  

^a Cooper Institute ^*  (United States)

Author keywords

Fitness; Function; Health; Older Adults; Physical Activity

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; CORRELATION FUNCTION; EXERCISE; FEMALE; FITNESS; FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT; HUMAN; LIFESTYLE; MALE; NORMAL HUMAN; REVIEW; SITTING;

EID: 0033782023     PISSN: 08901171     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4278/0890-1171-15.1.1     Document Type: Review

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