Respiratory function, physical activity and body composition in adult rural  population

Rożek-Piechura, Krystyna; Ignasiak, Zofia; Sławińska, Teresa; Piechura, Jerzy; Ignasiak, Tomasz

doi:10.5604/1232-1966.1108607

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“…Quehenberger et al [40] and Kim et al [41] found positive correlations between perceived health condition and the level of PA. This can be justified by the proven positive impact of physical exercise of an appropriate duration, frequency, and intensity on health condition in adults [42,43]. Perceived health condition, however, does not only depend on one's objective health status, but is also determined by psychological and cultural factors, such as one's lifestyle or socioeconomic status.…”

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Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life in Adults from Braşov, Romania

Bădicu

2018

Education Sciences

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(1) Background: This study aims to investigate the association between different levels of physical activity (PAL) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in a random sample of the adult population; (2) Methods: The study material comprised 1100 adults of the city of Brasov, Romania (700 men, 400 women), aged 30-45 years old. We used the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) to assess PAL and HRQoL, respectively; (3) Results: The differences in the number of respondents in groups assessing their HRQoL differently and PA were statistically significant (p < 0.001), both among men and women. The PAL was shown to be positively correlated with the adult HROoL domains; (4) Conclusions: Our results confirm that the highest PAL values were associated with more favorable scores in HRQoL dimensions among the adult population.

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Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life in Adults from Braşov, Romania

Bădicu

2018

Education Sciences

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“…Thus, aerobic exercise and resistance exercise are effective ways of improving lung function. Besides, recent studies have shown that muscle strength and respiratory function are correlated 36 ) . Hand-grip strength also affects the pulmonary function of healthy older adults 37 ) .…”

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Correlation between basic physical fitness and pulmonary function in Korean children and adolescents: a cross-sectional survey

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[Purpose] The purpose of the present study was to determine whether there was a correlation between basic physical fitness and pulmonary function in Korean school students, to present an alternative method for improving their pulmonary function. [Subjects and Methods] Two hundred forty healthy students aged 6–17 years performed physical fitness tests of hand-grip strength, sit and reach, Sargent jump, single leg stance, and pulmonary function tests of forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) using a Quark PFT. [Results] Muscle strength and power of boys improved in the late period of elementary school and middle school. Muscle strength of girls improved in the late period of elementary school. Analysis of factors affecting pulmonary function revealed that height, weight, BMI, and body fat significantly correlated with spirometric parameters. Right hand-grip strength, left hand-grip strength, and Sargent jump also significantly correlated with FVC and FEV1. [Conclusion] In order to improve the pulmonary function of children and adolescents, aerobic exercise and an exercise program to increase muscle strength and power is needed, and it should start in the late period of elementary school when muscle strength and power are rapidly increasing.

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“…Several studies have confirmed the significant role of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of diseases that often lead to premature death [1,2,3]. Positive correlations between physical activity and physical performance and fitness have also been proven [4]. Undertaking physical activity of the proper frequency, volume, and intensity has beneficial effects on both the mental health [5] and overall quality of life of adults [6,7,8].…”

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Economic correlates of physical activity in adults

Puciato¹,

Rozpara²,

Mynarski³

et al. 2019

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Authors' contribution Wkład autorów: A. Study design/planning zaplanowanie badań B. Data collection/entry zebranie danych C. Data analysis/statistics dane-analiza i statystyki D. Data interpretation interpretacja danych E. Preparation of manuscript przygotowanie artykułu F. literature analysis/search wyszukiwanie i analiza literatury G. Funds collection zebranie funduszy Summary Background. Physical activity plays an immensely significant role in the prevention and treatment of diseases that often lead to premature death. The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between physical activity of adults and determinants of their financial situation such as steady income, per capita income, savings, and indebtedness. Material and methods. The study was carried out between 2014 and 2015 in Wrocław, Poland on a group of 4332 residents aged 18 to 64 years. The respondents' habitual physical activity levels and income status were assessed with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and the author's own SocioEconomic Status of Working Age People Questionnaire (S-ESQ), respectively. Results. There are positive correlations between physical activity level and socioeconomic status. Steady income and per capita income are two determinants of differences in physical activity in individuals over 44 years of age. The highest level of physical activity was noted in adults with a steady income of more than USD 542 per month. respondents with savings were also more physically active than their counterparts without savings. Finally, Wrocław residents who were without debts and who were aged 18-44 years were more physically active than were financially indebted residents. Conclusions. Actions should be undertaken to enhance physical activity of those adults remaining in a poor socioeconomic situation.

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Respiratory function, physical activity and body composition in adult rural population

Cited by 21 publications

References 16 publications

Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life in Adults from Braşov, Romania

Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life in Adults from Braşov, Romania

Correlation between basic physical fitness and pulmonary function in Korean children and adolescents: a cross-sectional survey

Economic correlates of physical activity in adults

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