Too Much Sitting and Too Little Exercise: Addressing Chronic Disease in Ageing Populations
Description: Better approaches to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and breast and colon cancer are needed for middle-aged and older Australians. It is well-known that their health can be improved by regular exercising, but this has so far proven to be difficult for the majority. Through researching an ‘activity spectrum’ approach involving less sitting and more-varied real-life activities, Professor Owen and his team will identify practical new ways to prevent and manage the burden of these chronic diseases.
Amount: A$863,900
Funding type: fellowship
Funder scheme: Research Fellowships - Research Fellowship
Start date: 2017-01-01
End date: 2021-12-31
Investigator: Neville Owen
Institution: Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
Funded outputs count: 17
Funder award ID: 1118225
OpenAlex ID: G4252563467