Browsing by Subject "Ageing"
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Age, growth rate and size at sexual maturity of Labeobarbus aeneus (Teleostei: Cyprinidae) in the middle Vaal River, South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2012)Age structure, growth and size at sexual maturity of smallmouth yellowfish, Labeobarbus aeneus (Burchell), were assessed in 2008–2009. Despite its angling and food importance, little has been published on many aspects of ... -
Biology and ecology of fishes of the Senqu River, Lesotho
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)In this study, fish were used as bio-indicators to evaluate the present ecological state (PES) in different reaches of the Senqu River downstream of the proposed Polihali Dam in Lesotho. However, information regarding fish ... -
Cardiovascular dysfunction and specific coping mechanisms in Africans
(North-West University, 2005)Motivation: Cardiovascular dysfunction and hypertension are some of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the African population. According to the World Health Organisation the increases in these diseases are ... -
Cardiovascular dysfunction in black South Africans: an investigation from various perspectives
(North-West University, 2010)Motivation: The prevalence of cardiovascular dysfunction, especially hypertension, in Africans has increased dramatically over the past few decades. Despite considerable in- depth studies, cardiovascular diseases remain ... -
Exploring experiences of active ageing among older residents in a retirement village
(2014)The population of older persons has increased dramatically over the years in South Africa as well as internationally. As populations continue to age, the concept of active ageing has received increasing attention from ... -
Musculoskeletal health conditions among older populations in urban slums in sub-Saharan Africa
(Elsevier, 2017)Background: Debate on the burden of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions in lower and middle income countries is intensifying; yet, little knowledge so far exists on patterns and impacts of such conditions among general or ... -
Psychosocial needs of a group of older people in a residential facility
(2015)This study, which is part of a research project conducted to explore the experiences of quality of life of older people living in a residential facility, focuses specifically on the psychosocial needs of these residents. ... -
Sedentary and physical activity patterns in adults with intellectual disability
(MDPI, 2017)Little is known about the patterns of sedentary time (ST) and physical activity (PA) levels throughout the week among adults and older adults with Intellectual Disability (ID). We analyzed ST and PA patterns of adults and ...