Cohort Profile: HABITAT - A longitudinal multilevel study of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health and functioning in mid-to-late adulthood

Gavin Turrell, Andrea Nathan, Nicola W. Burton, Wendy J. Brown, Paul McElwee, Adrian G. Barnett, Nancy A. Pachana, Brian Oldenburg, Jerome N. Rachele, Katrina Giskes, Billie Giles-Corti

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Abstract

The benefits of physical activity in reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases are well documented.1,2 Physical inactivity contributes to 6–10% of the burden of coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and breast and colon cancers.1,3 Physical activity helps reduce waist circumference, blood pressure and cholesterol,2,4 and may play a key role in the prevention and management of poor mental health.5 Recent evidence demonstrates that regular physical activity is particularly important for healthy ageing.6–8
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)730-731
Number of pages2
JournalInternational Journal of Epidemiology
Volume50
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2021
Externally publishedYes

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