Naslov
Aging and physical activity

Autori
Krtalić, Slaven ; Krističević, Tomislav ; Knjaz, Damir

Izvornik
Hrvatski športskomedicinski vjesnik (0354-0766) 31 (2016), 1; 3-8

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
ageing ; physical activity ; health

Sažetak
The need for movement is one of basic biological needs in humans. As people grow older, their involvement in physical activity tends to decrease. This reduction in physical activity may have negative effects on health in older adults (+65 years of age), especially due to physical changes and vulnerability attributed to aging. The term physical activity, for + 65 years age group, encompasses transportation, leisure time, household chores, occupational activities, play, games, sports or planed exercise in the context of daily, community and family activities. Regular physical activity in older adults has numerous health benefits. Regular physical activity in older adults reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, stroke, hypertension, various types of cancer, dementia, asthma, diabetes type 2 and fractures. Physically active older adults have lower prevalence diseases, higher level of cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, healthier body mass and composition enhanced bone health and reduced all-cause mortality. World Health Organization recognizes physical inactivity as a major contemporary public health problem. World Health Organization has published a set of gave recommendations, Global recommendations on physical activity for health, in order to improve cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, bone and functional health, reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases, depression and cognitive decline. These recommendations are applicable to all healthy adults aged 65 years and above regardless of gender, race, ethnicity or income level. Besides the recommendations, World Health Organization emphasizes the need for national authorities to promote healthy ageing by affirmation and implementation of the recommendations through national policies.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Javno zdravstvo i zdravstvena zaštita, Kineziologija

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