Associations between social isolation, loneliness, and objective physical activity in older men and women

Associations between social isolation, loneliness, and objective physical activity in older men and women

Abstract Background The impact of social isolation and loneliness on health risk may be mediated by a combination of direct biological processes and lifestyle factors. This study tested the hypothesis that social isolation and loneliness are associated with less objective physical activity and more...

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Main Authors: Stephanie Schrempft, Marta Jackowska, Mark Hamer, Andrew Steptoe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Social isolation
Loneliness
Objective physical activity
Ageing
Older adults
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-6424-y

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