Comparison of hemodynamic and nutritional parameters between older persons practicing regular physical activity, nonsmokers and ex-smokers

Abstract

BackgroundSedentary lifestyle combined with smoking, contributes to the development of a set of chronic diseases and to accelerating the course of aging. The aim of the study was to compare the hemodynamic and nutritional parameters between elderly persons practicing regular physical activity, nonsmokers and ex-smokers.MethodsThe sample was comprised of 40 elderly people practicing regular physical activity for 12 months, divided into a Nonsmoker Group and an Ex-smoker Group. During a year four trimestrial evaluations were performed, in which the hemodynamic (blood pressure, heart rate- HR and VO2) and nutritional status (measured by body mass index) data were collected. The paired t-test and t-test for independent samples were applied in the intragroup and intergroup analysis, respectively.ResultsThe mean age of the groups was 68.35 years, with the majority of individuals in the Nonsmoker Group being women (n = 15) and the Ex-smoker Group composed of men (n = 11). In both groups the variables studied were within the limits of normality for the age. HR was diminished in the Nonsmoker Group in comparison with the Ex-smoker Group (p = 0.045) between the first and last evaluation. In the intragroup analysis it was verified that after one year of exercise, there was significant reduction in the HR in the Nonsmoker Group (p = 0.002) and a significant increase in VO2 for the Ex-smoker Group (p = 0.010). There are no significant differences between the hemodynamic and nutritional conditions in both groups.ConclusionIn elderly persons practicing regular physical activity, it was observed that the studied variables were maintained over the course of a year, and there was no association with the history of smoking, except for HR and VO2.

Healthy Ageing in Low and Middle-Income Countries; A Systematic Scoping Review

“…Studies also proved that lifestyle-related behavioural factors might determine healthy ageing. Some of those behavioural aspects include smoking (Chen et al, 2012; Do Nascimento et al, 2015; Francisco et al, 2010; Hussin et al, 2019; Khalili et al, 2014; Leite et al, 2013; Liu et al, 2012; Liu et al, 2011; Ni et al, 2017; Tian et al, 2011; Wang et al, 2013), poly-pharmacy (de Fátima Rosas Marchiori et al, 2015; Wang et al, 2015), nutrition and dietary habits (Fang et al, 2016; Hussin et al, 2019; Lau et al, 2019; Qiu et al, 2012; Sadeghi et al, 2015) personal hygiene practices (Dos Santos et al, 2013; Saengtipbovorn & Taneepanichskul, 2014) and alcohol intake (Liu et al, 2011). Many studies confirmed the role of socioeconomic factors in the determination of healthy ageing (Supplementary Material, Table 3).…”