This paper examines the risk factors that influence physical activity levels among a
representative sample of older people in England and their awareness of the Chief Medical …

Background Physical activity has a range of health benefits for older people. The aim of this
study was to determine physical activity prevalence and attitudes amongst respondents to a …

Background: regular physical activity has been shown to have many health benefits.
However, many older people are physically inactive. Objective: to investigate why older …

Objectives: Physical activity is important health behavior for functional independence and
quality of life in older people. This study examined factors that influence older people's …

In a cross-sectional survey, older Australians (N= 402) were asked to report their physical
activity habits and the 3 main barriers to more physical activity. Active and inactive men and …

Participation in sufficient levels of physical activity provides significant health benefits,
particularly in older adults. The monitoring of physical activity levels in the Western …

Aim Many older people lead sedentary lives. National Health Survey physical activity
prevalence data provide limited coverage of the 'old old'(≥ 75 years). Method The D ynamic …

The aim of this study was to provide up-to-date information about physical activity (PA) levels
in New Zealand older adults to inform the development and targeting of relevant health …

Background. Regular physical activity improves survival and functional ability, and can
improve quality of life. Few studies have examined factors associated with physical activity in …

The Stay Active study examines the relationship between physical activity participation and
health status in older adults in Ireland, North and South. Globally, we are experiencing a …