Time Spent Sitting Is Associated with Changes in Biomarkers of Frailty in Hospitalized Older Adults: A Cross Sectional Study

Time Spent Sitting Is Associated with Changes in Biomarkers of Frailty in Hospitalized Older Adults: A Cross Sectional Study

Background: Sedentary behavior has gained prominence in the literature as a risk factor for health and mortality independent of physical activity level; however, little is known about the relationship of sedentary behavior with frailty in older adults. The aim of this study was to investigate if tim...

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Main Authors: Jair S. Virtuoso Júnior, Liliane B. Roza, Sheilla Tribess, Joilson Meneguci, Edmar L. Mendes, Maycon S. Pegorari, Flávia A. Dias, Darlene M. dos Santos Tavares, Jeffer E. Sasaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
sedentary behavior
frailty
ROC curve
inflammation
older adults
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2017.00505/full

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