Modifiable characteristics of a healthy lifestyle and chronic health conditions in older adults with or without serious psychological distress, 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

2009 ◽  
Vol 54 (S1) ◽  
pp. 84-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa C. McGuire ◽  
Tara W. Strine ◽  
Stephanie Vachirasudlekha ◽  
Lynda A. Anderson ◽  
Joyce T. Berry ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Surveillance System ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Serious Psychological Distress ◽  
Behavioral Risk Factor ◽  
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance ◽  
Risk Factor Surveillance

Physical Inactivity during Leisure Time among Older Adults—Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2005

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 280-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judy Kruger ◽  
Sandra A. Ham ◽  
Serena Sanker
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Surveillance System ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Behavioral Risk Factor ◽  
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance ◽  
Risk Factor Surveillance

Background:Physical inactivity is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. This study provides prevalence estimates of inactivity by select characteristics among older adults.Methods:Respondents ≥50 years of age were selected from the 2005 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (N = 185,702).Results:Overall, 30.0% of older adults did not engage in leisure-time physical activity. Within each racial/ethnic group, the prevalence of inactivity was highest among Hispanic men (41.9%) and women (42.4%). Among men with and without disabilities, chronic disease conditions associated with inactivity were angina or coronary artery disease. Among women with disabilities, chronic disease conditions associated with inactivity were stroke and diabetes; among women without disabilities only diabetes was significantly associated with inactivity.Conclusion:Regular physical activity is an important means to maintaining independence, because it substantially reduces the risk for developing many diseases; contributes to healthy bones, muscles, and joints; and can reduce the risk for falling. Health care providers are encouraged to discuss concerns regarding physical activity with their patients.

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