Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death for women worldwide. Chronic
inflammation and risk factors, such as obesity, smoking, and high cholesterol, are well …

The African continent is undergoing significant demographic changes that are characterised
by declining fertility and mortality rates. As a result, many people are living longer, healthier …

Background: Reduced muscle strength due to aging may adversely affect the ability of the
body in postural balance. Objectives: The aim of the present study was to numerically …

The purpose of this study was to refine the understanding of the experiences of low-income
older women living in congregate housing. Congregate housing refers to small-scale …

Objectives: A core set of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health
codes was used, to ascertain the general profile of functionality as a function of biological …

Исследование было направлено на выявление характера влияния изменений в
гериатрическом статусе на непосредственное и отсроченное воспроизведение по …

Background: Life expectancy increased dramatically during the 20th century and is still
increasing in many parts of the world. In view of population ageing, the health and …

Objectives An increasing proportion of older Canadians are pursuing sports. The objective
of this study was to examine the experiences of older Canadian women in curling. Methods …

Esta tesis doctoral se propuso identificar determinantes sociales y ambientales de la
distribución espaciotemporal del cáncer de mama, en el marco de la dinámica de las …

Later life is often described as a women's issue given their longer life expectancy, poorer
overall health, higher odds of living alone or in care homes, and greater rates of poverty …