Health-life expectancy according to various functional levels

Article Abstract:

A 2-year prospective study of 3,590 older rural people in Japan has been carried out to estimate disability-free life expectancy related to three functional levels. It was found that the progress of disability was slow in women. This puts a heavy burden on health and welfare resources. Interventions to delay onset of disability in women should cut the economic burden to society and improve quality of life. In men disability came earlier and progressed more rapidly.

Japan, Demographic aspects, Aged women, Elderly women, Disability, Disabilities, Activities of daily living, Life expectancy

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Simultaneous validation of ten physical activity questionnaires in older men: a doubly labeled water study

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This article examines the validity of several questionnaires designed to measure physical activity levels when used in a population of elderly men. Findings indicate that there is a high degree of variability between the questionnaires' ability to accurately measure energy expenditure in this population.

France, Evaluation, Measurement, Exercise, Energy metabolism, Questionnaires

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Modifiable lifestyle factors and the metabolic syndrome in older men: effects of lifestyle changes

Article Abstract:

The effects of lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking on risk of metabolic syndrome in elderly men are presented.

United Kingdom, Care and treatment, Risk factors, Obesity, Smoking, Metabolic syndrome X

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