Special Collection: Physical activity for healthy ageing

Special Collection: Physical activity for healthy ageingOn 26th November 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched their guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour. This Special Collection curated by theCochrane Campbell Global Ageing Partnership includes associated relevant topics addressing healthy ageing, aligning with the concerted global action of theDecade of Healthy Ageing (2020 to 2030). The WHO defines healthy ageing as “the process of developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables wellbeing in older age”. Functional ability includes people meeting their basic needs, being mobile, continuously learning and growing, building and maintaining relationships, and participating in society.Older age can be accompanied by a greater risk of developing chronic non-communicable diseases, and associated functional limitations.  People aged 60 years old and over account for nearly 25% of the disease burden arising from these conditions. However, being free of disease or health conditions is not a requirement for healthy ageing and many older adults have health conditions that can be well managed and therefore have little impact on their quality of life.Physical activity plays a critical role in promoting healthy ageing, and evidence from epidemiological studies has determined that it is strongly associated with healthier ageing. Regular and adequate levels of physical activity have multiple health and wellbeing benefits and can prevent, ...
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