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진은희 ( Jin Eun-Hee ) - 진주보건대학 간호과
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Abstract
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Purpose: The study sought to identify the differences in chronic diseases and physical activity in elderly women by BMI.
Method: The subjects of this study were 644 elderly women 60-80-years-of-age living at home. The research instruments were physical activity levels and chronic diseases. Subjects were given a self-report questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the SPSS win program.
Results: Hypertension, prevalence of diabetes mellitus and hyperlipemia were significantly different in the subjects according to body mass index, being higher in obese subjects than in non-obese subjects. Physical activity in each of the body mass index groups did not differ significantly.
Conclusion:Obesity increases the risk of chronic diseases. This knowledge could help elderly women control their weight, reduce chronic diseases, and ultimately, gain better health.
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KeyWords
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노인, 신체활동, 만성질환, 체질량지수
Elderly, Physical activity, Chronic disease, Body mass index
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원문 및 링크아웃 정보
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등재저널 정보
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