Biometric outcomes of a geriatric health promotion programme.
A geriatric health promotion programme was conducted to determine biometric changes in cardiovascular, nutritional and musculoskeletal status. Sixty-seven older adults participated in the study. The experimental group of 34 elderly subjects showed statistically significant increases in flexibility and high density lipoprotein with significant decreases in resting pulse rate, blood pressure, total cholesterol, weight and skinfold measures. The overall results of the wellness programme showed significant improvements in the physical health status of older adults.
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University of New Mexico, College of Nursing, Albuquerque 87131.
D000368:Aged; D001699:Biometry; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male