Progression of functional limitations in relation to physical activity: A life course approach

European Review of Aging and Physical Activity

Volumn 8, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 23-30

  von Bonsdorff, Mikaela B ^a   Rantanen, Taina ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ   (Finland)

Author keywords

Accumulation; Aging; Functional limitation; Life course; Physical activity

Indexed keywords

EID: 79955095692     PISSN: 18137253     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11556-010-0070-9     Document Type: Review

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