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Aging
Findings from National Institute on Aging broaden understanding of aging
May 11th, 2008
In this recent study, researchers in the United States conducted a study "To examine joint associations of physical activity and adiposity measures (body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, percentage body fat) with incident mobility limitation. Prospective observational cohort study." "Memphis, Tennessee and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Two thousand nine hundred and eighty-two black and white men and women aged 70 to 79 participating in the Health, Aging and Body Composition (Health ABC) study. Mobility limitation was defined as reported difficulty walking one-quarter of a mile or climbing 10 steps during two consecutive semiannual assessments over 6.5 years. Three...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-05-11)
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