Association between physical activity and costs in very mild to moderately frail community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Sophie Gottschalk (Author), Hans-Helmut König (Author), Christian Werner (Author), Tim Fleiner (Author), Christian Thiel (Author), Gisela Büchele (Author), Martina Schäufele (Author), Kilian Rapp (Author), Judith Dams (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) plays a vital role in maintaining the functional ability that enables well-being in older age (healthy aging), potentially also saving costs for the healthcare system and society. The aim of this study was to examine the association between PA and healthcar...