Accelerometer-based physical activity in a large observational cohort - study protocol and design of the activity and function of the elderly in Ulm (ActiFE Ulm) study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A large number of studies have demonstrated a positive effect of increased physical activity (PA) on various health outcomes. In all large geriatric studies, however, PA has only been assessed by interview-based instruments which are...

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Main Authors: Duran-Tauleria Enric, Weinmayr Gudrun, Franke Sebastian, Rapp Kilian, Denkinger Michael D, Nikolaus Thorsten, Peter Richard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/10/50