A health care practitioner who characterizes female older adults as fragile or delicate and encourages them not to engage in physical activity because it is risky is an example of which type of determinant of physical activity?

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This is an example of social and cultural factors because the health care practitioner's characterization of female older adults and the subsequent advice are influenced by societal and cultural perceptions of aging and gender, which can affect individuals' decisions and opportunities to engage in physical activity.

A Health Care Practitioner Who Characterizes Female Older Adults as Fragile