Levels of Physical Activity Among Older Adults in the European Union

Remón, Ángel Luis Clemente; Jiménez, Víctor; Navarro, José Emilio Jiménez-Beatty; Lozano, José Antonio Santacruz

doi:10.1123/japa.2020-0177

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“…Similar categorization has been followed by other European studies (i.e. Clemente Remón et al , 2020 ). Finally, the individual classification has been regionalized, estimating for each region the percentage of non-active individuals as well as individuals with below-healthy, healthy and extra-healthy levels of PA. Table 1 shows an overview of the four PA regional indicators.…”

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Physical activity disparities across Europe: clustering European regions by health-related physical activity levels

Lera‐López

Marco

2021

Health Promotion International

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Summary In the context of stagnating global levels of physical activity (PA), this study examines the geographical segmentation of PA at the regional level (196 regions) in Europe. Cluster analysis and multinomial logistic regression are applied. Cluster analysis provides a taxonomy of four differentiated groups according to the health-related PA levels of the European regions. This taxonomy shows that there are significant regional disparities among European countries in terms of the regional PA level. The cluster profiles in terms of regional socioeconomic characteristics are described for each group, emphasizing the regional characteristics associated with PA. Regional economic variables, tertiary education and social Internet use are significant variables for characterizing the types of regions. The results emphasize the relevance of a European regional approach for reducing inter-regional PA disparities and improving health through PA in Europe. Practical implications of this research are based on regional European coordination, such as collaborative models of sport infrastructure use, co-financing of inter-regional facilities, mutual physical educational scholar programs and promotion of common inter-regional sport competitions and sporting events. Finally, formal schemes for exchanging of best regional practices to promote health-enhancing PA might increase the perception and the role of PA at the regional level in the European society.

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“…Only few papers have developed a regional approach in Europe (i.e. Lera-López and Marco, 2018 ; Clemente Remón et al , 2020 ) despite regional differences and the role played by regional characteristics in explaining PA ( Kokolakakis et al , 2017 ).…”

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Physical activity disparities across Europe: clustering European regions by health-related physical activity levels

Lera‐López

Marco

2021

Health Promotion International

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“…Despite this, a decline in physical fitness above the norm, usually occurring in inactive people, can lead to the elderly experiencing great difficulties in coping with utilitarian domestic and self-care activities; this can hamper their own ability to meet their needs and incur greater state expenditure on medical care and social assistance. For seniors, maintaining an appropriate level of physical fitness allows them to retain their independence and the possibility of self-fulfillment [1,17].…”

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“…In Poland, as in other countries with varied societies and economies, both in Europe and beyond, physical activity (PA) remains at an unsatisfactory level among seniors [1].…”

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Physical Activity and Its Determinants among Senior Residents of Podlasie, a Green Region of Poland, Based on the National PolSenior Study

Rowiński

Kowalska

Kozakiewicz

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Physical activity is essential at all stages of life, and particularly so in the later years. The main objectives of the present work was to evaluate the physical activity of seniors, aged 65 years and older, living in the area of the Podlaskie voivodeship (Podlasie), Poland, based on the results of the nationwide PolSenior project, and to formulate recommendations for health policies implemented by both national and local government units. The study was performed as part of the national PolSenior project, whose aim was to evaluate various aspects of aging in Poland. The physical activity of a group of 186 randomly-selected people aged 65 years and above, 94 men and 92 women, was evaluated by questionnaire. The analysis included participants who took part in physical activity at least several times a week. Although all participants reported a decline in physical activity with age, the men remained physically active for longer. Among the respondents, 68.3% of women and 62.7% of men took short walks around the house as the main form of exercise, with working on the allotment or garden being another frequent activity; however, this was more common among men (53.9%) than women (34.7%). In addition, men were nearly twice as likely to take part in cycling (31.5%) than women (13.1%). The greatest motivation for physical activity given by the respondents was health, as noted by 73.8% of the men and 77.7% of the women. The physical activity of seniors in Podlasie is unsatisfactory and does not fulfil the WHO recommendations regarding the prophylaxis and prevention of chronic illness. This level does not, however, significantly differ from that reported in the nationwide PolSenior study or in other European countries in the Eurobarometer study. The decline in physical activity with age highlights the need for its greater promotion among seniors by local authorities. Such initiatives will help maintain the physical fitness and independence of this age group and contribute to a greater quality of life.

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“…This is because increased age involves declining PA and increased chronic disease risk ( 9 ). A study of older European people's PA showed that nearly half of the elderly population was not adequately active ( 10 ). Another study that examined the PA levels of adults over 50 in 6 low- and middle-income countries reported that of the 34,129 respondents, only 23.5% met the recommended PA level ( 11 ).…”

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Relationship Between Old-Aged Preferences Regarding Various Types of Physical Activity and Chronic Disease Status: A Cross-Sectional Study in Shanghai, China

Huang

Zhu

Gao

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundA lack of physical activity (PA) is a threat to public health. However, for the elderly, most PA abilities are limited. By focusing on the types and intensity of PA that the elderly can bear, this study aimed to reveal whether preferences regarding types of PA (including housework, transportation, and recreational activities) and their intensity were associated with health status. The main forms of PA include shopping, cooking, cleaning, walking, cycling, various fitness activities and other activities with a certain intensity.MethodsSurveillance data on chronic diseases and their risk factors were collected from one district of Shanghai in 2017-2018. A Kish table was used for sampling 500 older adults, including the diagnosed group (chronic diseases diagnosed by physicians, n = 119), the abnormal group (not diagnosed but abnormal indicators detected in this investigation, n = 287) and the healthy group (n = 94). Multiple regressions were used to test the relationship between the various types, durations and intensities of PA the elderly individuals participated in and their health status.ResultsAll three groups included a large proportion of older adults who participated in housework- and transport-related PA. The diagnosed group had the largest proportion (63.06% for housework-related PA; 87.39% for transport-related PA) and median minutes (17.14 min of housework-related PA per day; 30.00 min of transport-related PA per day). The diagnosed group had more metabolic equivalents (METs) of moderate-intensity PA than the two other groups (H = 33.01, P < 0.01), and more people met the WHO recommendation (χ2 = 34.71, P < 0.01). Diagnosis was associated with performing housework- and transport-related PA and moderate-intensity PA and with meeting the WHO's recommendation. Higher education levels were a positive factor for elderly individuals to participate in PA.ConclusionsTransportation and housework activities are good targets for increasing PA in older adults. Diagnosis is associated with older adults' more PA.

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Levels of Physical Activity Among Older Adults in the European Union

Cited by 13 publications

References 43 publications

Physical activity disparities across Europe: clustering European regions by health-related physical activity levels

Physical activity disparities across Europe: clustering European regions by health-related physical activity levels

Physical Activity and Its Determinants among Senior Residents of Podlasie, a Green Region of Poland, Based on the National PolSenior Study

Relationship Between Old-Aged Preferences Regarding Various Types of Physical Activity and Chronic Disease Status: A Cross-Sectional Study in Shanghai, China

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