Social engagement and physical activity: Commentary on why the activity and disengagement theories of ageing may both be valid

Nestor AsiamahPublic Health Research, Africa Center for Epidemiology, P.O. Box AN 18462, Accra North, Accra, GhanaCorrespondence[email protected] [email protected]

Albert LeeThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

(Reviewing Editor)

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