Non-leisure time physical activity is an independent predictor of longevity for a Taiwanese elderly population: an eight-year follow-up study

• Main Authors: Wu Jin-Shang (Author), Lu Feng-Hwa (Author), Huang Ying-Hsiang (Author), Lin Yu-Pei (Author), Chang Chih-Jen (Author), Yang Yi-Ching (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between leisure time physical activity (LTPA) and non-leisure time physical activity (NLTPA) on mortality among the elderly in Taiwan.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p&...