Browsing Research Output by Subject "ageing"
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Physical activity, health and well-being - a strategic objective of the National Sport and Recreation Plan (NSRP) of South Africa
(Sabinet, 2013)In the National Sport and Recreation Plan (NSRP) of the Republic of South Africa, approved by Cabinet in 2012, the first strategic objective stated as follows: “To improve the health and well-being of the nation by providing ... -
The relationship between adiponectin, ageing and renal function in a bi-ethnic sample
(Elsevier, 2011)Ageing is associated with elevated adiponectin levels. Our aim was to assess whether age-related increase in adiponectin is associated with a decrease in renal function. The study comprised African (N = 277) and Caucasian ... -
Stoppen of doorgaan? Theorie en praktijk van pensionering en langer doorwerken
(Boom Lemma Uitgewers, 2011)The topic of this special issue on retiring or continuing work among older employees is introduced. In addition to an overview of relevant Dutch retirement legislation and statistics on retirement in the Netherlands, we ... -
Toward "Age-Friendly Slums"? Health challenges of older slum dwellers in Nairobi and the applicability of the age-friendly city approach
(MDPI, 2017)A majority of urban residents in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and other developing regions live in informal settlements, or slums. Much of the discourse on slum health centres on younger generations, while an intensifying ...