Effects of the COVID-19 associated United Kingdom lockdown on physical activity in older adults at high risk of cardiovascular disease: a mixed methods perspective from the MedEx-UK multicenter trial

• Main Authors: Richard J. Elsworthy (Author), Stephanie T. Jong (Author), Sarah Hanson (Author), Oliver M. Shannon (Author), Amy Jennings (Author), Rachel Gillings (Author), Mario Siervo (Author), Michael Hornberger (Author), Wendy Hardeman (Author), John C. Mathers (Author), Anne-Marie Minihane (Author), Sarah Aldred (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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IntroductionPhysical inactivity and sedentary behaviour are linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, infections and dementia, as well as placing a significant economic burden on healthcare systems. The implementation of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown measures aimed at reducing virus transmiss...