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. 2016 Jul-Aug;21(120):12-4.
doi: 10.1016/j.sger.2016.05.003.

[Promoting exercise and sports activities among the elderly]

[Article in French]
Daniel Rivière  1
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[Promoting exercise and sports activities among the elderly]

[Article in French]
Daniel Rivière. Soins Gerontol. 2016 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

The fight against sedentariness and encouraging older people to exercise is a major public health objective. The aim is to preserve the health of the elderly, to avoid the excessive cost of care and to prevent the loss of autonomy.

Keywords: activité physique; autonomie; autonomy; elderly person; personne âgée; physical activity; prevention; prévention; public health; santé publique.

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