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Changes In Activity Level In Women Age 40 To 80 Years, Jennifer Nitz, Nancy Low Choy

Nancy Low Choy

Objectives
The purpose of this study was to report habitual physical activity levels in women and document the change in level of activity and factors affecting this change over a 5-year period.

Methods
A 5-year prospective cohort design was used. Women aged 40-80 years, living independently in the community, were recruited via the electoral role. The effects were investigated, first, of age, activity level, history of falls, number of co-morbidities and medications, body mass index and stability at baseline on change in activity level and, second, change in these demographics on activity level over the study period.

Results
Data from …