Television viewing time as a risk factor for frailty and functional limitations in older adults: results from 2 European prospective cohorts

Abstract Background Sedentariness is an important risk factor for poor health. The main objective of this work was to examine the prospective association between television viewing time and indicators of physical function, mobility, agility, and frailty. Methods Data came from two independent cohort...

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Main Authors: Esther García-Esquinas, Elena Andrade, David Martínez-Gómez, Francisco Félix Caballero, Esther López-García, Fernando Rodríguez-Artalejo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-017-0511-1