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Physical Activity Interventions for Adults Aged 60+ Years in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review.

Gabriela CuadraJuliana S OliveiraMarina B PinheiroAnne TiedemannCatherine SherringtonLuiza Rampi PivottoSaman Khalatbari-SoltaniSweekriti SharmaNathalia Costa
Published in: Journal of physical activity & health (2023)
Although we identified a substantial number of randomized controlled trials, most evidence for physical activity interventions for older people in low- and middle-income countries is limited to upper middle-income countries. Gaps identified included interventions targeting populations with underserved backgrounds, using sport as an intervention, and assessing the impact of physical activity interventions on physical activity, falls, and social outcomes.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • body mass index
  • randomized controlled trial
  • sleep quality
  • healthcare
  • adipose tissue
  • skeletal muscle
  • drug delivery
  • depressive symptoms
  • metabolic syndrome