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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-07-01
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Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/10/50 |