The Amsterdam Growth and Health Longitudinal Study: how important is physical activity in youth for later health? (ELS 33).
CONCLUSIONS: The main conclusion from this 25-year longitudinal research is that the promotion of physical activity (including physical education and sport) in adolescence can potentially be a strong tool to prevent chronic diseases and reduce healthcare costs later in life.
PMID: 31139816 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Cardiovascular Journal of Africa - Category: Cardiology Authors: Kemper HC, Monyeki KD Tags: Cardiovasc J Afr Source Type: research
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