Physical activity and sedentary behaviour: a brief to support older people
8 December 2022
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Overview
This brief summarises the recommendations on physical activity and sedentary behaviour for older people. It will support and guide health and social care professionals and allied workers to promote physical activity among older people and includes specific recommendations are provided to prevent falls, osteoporosis, and decline of functional ability. It is based on the WHO Guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour and supported by additional resources as part of the ACTIVE technical package.
WHO Team
Editors
World Health Organization
Number of pages
7
Reference numbers
ISBN: 978-92-4-006409-6