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Abstract
Women 65 years of age and older are the fastest growing segment of the population. As women age, physical inactivity is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality due to coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. There is also a loss of both physiologic and psychological capabities that contributes to an overall reduction in function and independent living. Regular physical activity in geriatric women has been shown to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and all-cause mortality. Further research needs to be done to evaluate the role of regular physical activity in the management of diabetes and hyperlipidemia.
Introduction
As we enter the twenty-first century, we are faced with the reality that the fastest-growing segment of the population is women aged 65 and older. Within this age group, women significantly outnumber men,[1] with the average woman living to 76.7 years of age.[2] As women age, physical inactivity is recognized as contributing to the increases in morbidity and mortality due to coronary heart disease (CHD), diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and obesity.[3,4]
Inherent in the natural aging process is the loss of both physiologic and psychological capabilities, which contributes to a reduction in overall function and independent living.[5,6] During the past 30 years, studies have shown that exercise and physical activity improve functional capacity,[7,8] reduce risk of illness,[9,10] improve health, and ultimately enhance quality of life.[11] However, much of the literature in support of regular physical activity has been obtained from studies in young and middle-aged men.
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