title: The history and economic impact on the functional fitness of elderly in the South-Eastern region of Poland: a comparison with US citizens.
abstract: The present study was aimed at analyzing the socio-economic influence on functional fitness parameters, described by the Fullerton tests. A pool of 180 women divided into six age groups (65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89 and 90-94 years) was examined. They all were informed-consent participants. The results clearly show that low life standard in the early biological development has a significant impact on the functional fitness in all age groups. Comparison of our results with those described previously for the USA inhabitants revealed a considerably lower level of functional fitness for the Polish population than observed in the US.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Physiotherapy, Medical Faculty, University of Rzeszow, ul. Warszawska 26A, 35-205 Reszow, Poland. mwiacek@univ.rzeszow.pl
authors.forename: Magdalena
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wiacek
authors.forename: Wojciech
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Hagner
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D001824:Body Constitution / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D010809:Physical Fitness / Q000502:physiology*; D011044:Poland; D011788:Quality of Life; D012016:Reference Values; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014481:United States; D044465:White People / Q000266:history