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Culture, ethnicity and physical activity: promoting active ageing in older people from Black and Minority Ethnic Groups
Maria Horne, Pamela Z. Cacchione, Karen M. Horton
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Abstract
Increasing physical activity (PA) levels in older adult’s remains an international concern of health policy (WHO, 2010). Levels of physical activity decrease with increasing age among all groups of older adults, but higher rates of inactivity are seen among Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups across the world. Ethnicity and culture may affect attitudes towards and participation in exercise and PA. This symposium focuses on the influence of culture and ethnicity on exercise and PA uptake and adherence. The symposium explores key issues and challenges concerned with older adults’ experiences and factors influencing exercise and PA uptake and adherence among BME groups. The symposium will conclude by drawing together issues, implications and recommendations for practice, research and policy.