Ageing and Life Course

The role of physical activity in healthy ageing

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Publication details

Editors: WHO
Number of pages: 24
Publication date: 1998
Languages: English
WHO reference number: WHO/HPR/AHE/98.2

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Overview

The report is about the role of physical activity, its benefits for ageing people. It covers the following topics: ageing and functinal health, research evidence on the benefits, physical activity and mental health, what kind of physical activity, walking, how to encourage physical activity in daily life.