The association between physical activity and vascular health in a cross section of older adults : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Applied Science at Lincoln University

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The association between physical activity and vascular health in a cross section of older adults : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Applied Science at Lincoln University

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In New Zealand, the older adult population is the fastest growing age group, currently with 29,000 90 plus year olds, and it is projected to surpass 180,000 by 2060 (Stats NZ, 2019b). Older age is associated with frailty along with other health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis and chronic pain (Ministry of Health [MOH], 2016b). Cardiovascular disease is the largest preventable cause of death in New Zealand, equating to 33% of the nation’s deaths annually (MOH 2019...

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Thesis

Thesis level

Masters

Date created

2020

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Hill, Hannah

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https://hdl.handle.net/10182/13193

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physical activity / health / MET- minutes (MET-mins) / vascular health / hypertension / pulse wave velocity (PWV) / arterial stiffness / quality of life (QOL) / strength / balance / physical inactivity / chronic disease / physical activity guidelines / older adults / metabolic equivalent of task (MET) / Aged Health Care / Exercise Physiology

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