Physical activity and healthy ageing among older adults with chronic conditions: a cross-sectional study of functional ability and ageing perspectives.

Sima Rafiei, Saber Souri, Mohammad Amerzadeh

Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran. · pubmed

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Abstract

Rapid population ageing poses major challenges for health systems, particularly in middle-income countries such as Iran. Healthy ageing, as defined by the World Health Organization, emphasizes maintaining functional ability and well-being rather than the absence of disease. Physical activity is a key modifiable determinant of healthy ageing; however, evidence remains limited among older adults with chronic conditions and functional vulnerability. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the association between physical activity and healthy ageing among older adults with chronic conditions and/or functional vulnerability in Iran.

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Research summary

The paper claims that physical activity is associated with healthy ageing among older adults with chronic conditions in Iran. This study is relevant as it addresses the modifiable determinants of healthy ageing, focusing on functional ability in the context of an aging population.

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