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Synopsis
Why do women live longer than men? Does ownership of paired X chromosomes confer more prolonged survival on females, or is the gender difference in life-expectancy a cumulative consequence of differing life experiences for women and men? The areas of gender differences in aging, functional capacity, and the response to physical activity have often been the basis for speculation rather than informed judgment.
Gender, Physical Activity, and Aging draws upon the sound knowledge base of leading investigators to provide objective, evidence-based evaluations of particular facets of the aging process. Focusing on gender differences, it examines the rate of aging, loss of functional capacity, disability, and the quality of life among the elderly and presents evidence of potential modification through physical activity and lifestyle.
Booknews
Primarily from the perspective of fields relating to activity and sports, but also from disciplines dealing with the aged, scientists synthesize studies over the past decade or two to explore some puzzles over gender differences in aging and in the impact of physical activity during it. The target readers are investigators in gerontology and geriatric medicine. Among the topics are limitations to oxygen transport with aging, sarcopenia, the aging of joints and the skeletal system, and the aging of immune and hormonal responses. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)