Background: The prevalence of obesity and the metabolic syndrome is rapidly increasing in
India and other south Asian countries, leading to increased morbidity and mortality due to …

Background More than a third of people over the age of 65 years fall each year. Falling can
lead to a reduction in quality of life, mortality, and a risk of prolonged hospitalisation …

Introduction The objective of this systematic mixed-methods review is to assess what is
currently known about the levels of physical activity (PA) and sedentary time (ST) and to …

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to synthesise views and experiences of South
Asian (SA) older adults in relation to exercise and physical activity (PA). It was anticipated …

Exercise classes provide a range of benefits for older adults, but adherence levels are poor.
We know little of instructors' experiences of delivering exercise classes to older adults …

mcmahon s., talley k. & wyman j.(2011) Older people's perspectives on fall risk and fall
prevention programs: a literature review. International Journal of Older People Nursing6 …

The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine whether differences in
reported fall rates exist between different ethnic groups. Searches were carried out on four …

Background To offer fall prevention exercise programs that attract older people of both sexes
there is a need to understand both women's and men's views and preferences regarding …

Abstract Background South Asians are some of the least active people in the UK, but we
know very little about how physical activity varies within and between different UK South …

Aims To explore the challenges faced by community nurses when providing home health
care to ethnic minority patients. Background Norway has a growing number of immigrants …