Association between participation in community groups and being more physically active among older adults from Florianópolis, Brazil

Association between participation in community groups and being more physically active among older adults from Florianópolis, Brazil

OBJECTIVE: In Brazil, older adults frequently participate in community groups. However, the influence of this participation on physical activity levels has not been fully investigated. It is known that both regular physical activity and social support are beneficial for health. The aim of this study...

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Main Authors: Giovana Zarpellon Mazo, Tânia Bertoldo Benedetti, Cinara Sacomori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2011-01-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Physical Activity
Community Groups
Older Adults
Health
Social Support
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322011001100003

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