Background Given the increasing burden of chronic conditions, multimorbidity is now a
priority for public health systems worldwide. However, the relationship between household …

Background Little is known about the association between air pollution exposure and
sarcopenia in Asia. We aimed to investigate the associations of indoor solid fuel use and …

Falls are a major public health issue not only for older adults but also young adults, with fall-
related injuries occurring more frequently in adult females than males. However, the sex …

The objective was to determine the impact of a 1-year mixed strength-training programme on
muscle function, functional ability, physical activity and life style. Twice-a-week hospital …

Objective: To investigate whether or not the lower resting metabolic rate (RMR) in the elderly
is entirely due to changes in body composition. Design: Cross-sectional data of 132 female …

Background Data on physical activity in older adults in Germany is scarce. The aim of this
study was to analyze physical activity patterns and to explore factors associated with …

Objective. To assess the physical activity of working residents of Warsaw aged 20–69 years,
as well as to identify the sociodemographic factors associated with their levels of physical …

Results: Resting metabolic rate decreased in women and men by 158 and 326 kJ/d per
decade, respectively; after considering changes in body composition and fat distribution …

Background: The adverse health effects of air pollutants are widely reported, and the elderly
are susceptible to toxic environments. This study aimed to evaluate the association between …

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively influenced individuals' physical activity levels (PALs)
and particularly the PAL of the elderly. However, few studies have examined the correlates …