THE EFFECT OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON HEALTH AND FUNCTIONALITY OF OLDER ADULTS

Khalil Alsaadat

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Physical activity can improve health, functionality and reduce the risk of chronic disease; it is significant to know the contributing factors to physical activity participation among older adults. This paper discusses the importance and benefits of physical activity for older adults, and the effect of lack of physical activity on older adults.

 

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physical activity, older adults, functionality

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