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University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Theses/Dissertations

2016

Elderly

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An Examination Of Light Intensity Physical Activity And Health In Older Adults, Whitney A. Welch Aug 2016

An Examination Of Light Intensity Physical Activity And Health In Older Adults, Whitney A. Welch

Theses and Dissertations

Research has begun to quickly emerge on the potential benefit of light intensity physical activity (LPA) to the health of adults. Little is known about LPA, and much of the current LPA research stems from sedentary behavior research. The purpose of this dissertation was to more fully understand, describe, and characterize potential health benefits of LPA by determining the prevalence, patterns, and health benefits of light intensity physical activity in older adults. Three individual studies were completed to address each portion of this purpose. Study 1: Light Intensity Physical Activity and Health in Adults: A Systematic Review. The purpose of …