Physical activity and mortality among aged person
Date
2004
Authors
Wamukoya, E. K.
Mwisukha, A.
Thwagi, M. J.
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Publisher
Kenyatta University
Abstract
Aging is unavoidable for every human being. It is a process that brings about
physiological, physical and mental decline, which in turn leads to health and related life-threatening
problems for lite aged people. The decrease and eventual loss of functional
capacity associated with aging is a factor of concern that must be adequately addressed if
the lives of the people are to be enhanced and prolonged. Aged persons need to be f'
guided against leading reckless and inactive lifestyles that enhance their degeneration
processes and thereby shorten their lives. They require information on how to improve
their chances of living long and healthy lives, It is important for them to know that they
can prevent, delay, lessen .and even reverse the effects of the degeneration through
suitable health habits, and especially by involving themselves in suitable physical
activity.
Description
A paper presented at the 2nd East Africa Regional pre-games scientific conference on sport and physical education for greater cooperation in eastern Africa held on 18th - 19th November 2004 at Kenyatta University