scholarly journals Examining longitudinal associations between the recreational physical activity environment, change in body mass index, and obesity by age in 8864 Yorkshire Health Study participants

2019 ◽  
Vol 227 ◽  
pp. 76-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Hobbs ◽  
C. Griffiths ◽  
M.A. Green ◽  
A. Christensen ◽  
J. McKenna
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Recreational Physical Activity ◽  
Environment Change ◽  
Physical Activity Environment ◽  
Longitudinal Associations ◽  
Study Participants

scholarly journals Associations between the combined physical activity environment, socioeconomic status, and obesity: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 138 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Hobbs ◽  
C Griffiths ◽  
MA Green ◽  
H Jordan ◽  
J Saunders ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Environment ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Physical Activity Facility ◽  
Physical Activity Environments

Aims: This study investigates associations between the combined physical activity environment and obesity and explores any sub-group effects by individual-level socioeconomic status. Methods: In a large cross-sectional cohort ( n = 22,889) from the Yorkshire Health Study, body mass index was calculated using self-reported height and weight and obesity was defined as a body mass index ≥ 30. The physical activity environment was split into ‘unfavourable physical activity’, ‘moderately favourable physical activity’ and ‘favourable physical activity’ environments. This was based on the count of parks and physical activity facilities within a 2 km radial buffer centred on home addresses. A favourable physical activity environment was defined as having ≥1 physical activity facility and ≥1 park, unfavourable as having no physical activity facility and park and any other combinations defined as moderately favourable. Logistic regression (odds ratios) identified associations with obesity. Results: Relative to ‘unfavourable physical activity environments’, individuals within favourable physical activity environments were less likely to be obese (odds ratio = 0.90; 95% confidence interval = 0.82–0.97), and there was no effect for moderately favourable environment. Furthermore, once stratified by education level, this relationship was only present for those of higher education. Conclusion: Our findings provide novel UK evidence and is one of the first papers internationally that highlights the importance of considering the interplay of individual-level socioeconomic factors when investigating associations between the physical activity environment and obesity.

scholarly journals The Correlation between Work From Home (WFH) Frequency and Body Mass Index (BMI) profile

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 72-78
Author(s):  
Herman Yosef Limpat Wihastyoko ◽  
Dorothea R. Kusumaningrat ◽  
Ellenora R. Mustikaningrat ◽  
Gisella S. Wruhastanti ◽  
Edith S. Rinhastyanti
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Government Employees ◽  
Light Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work From Home ◽  
Study Participants

COVID-19 pandemic has become the major problem over the world since 2019. This spreading has affected every section in Indonesia. Therefore, social distancing and restriction have been the primary solution this far. However, this policy trigger high sedentary behavior and could affect Body Mass Index (BMI) profile. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between Work From Home (WFH) frequency and BMI profile during COVID-19 based on physical activity. A total of 205 participants aged 18 and over who were students, private and government employees were participated in a cross-sectional study. Participants were given a questionnaire through google form online and completed the questions about duration of WFH, BMI status, and physical activity. All of the variables were analyzed. Participants engaged in this study were 40% students, 33% private employees, 27% government employees. The majority of the population had overweight BMI status (39.2%). Furthermore, most participants were doing light physical activity (74.5%). About 46.1 % of the participants rarely doing WFH (1-2 days). On the other side, a population with overweight BMI status were often doing WFH. Based on the research about the effect of pandemic on BMI profile, it can be concluded that the BMI status of the majority of respondents is overweight, and most of the respondent’s physical activity are rare. The amount of WFH frequencies can affect BMI status profile.

scholarly journals Recreational physical activity, body mass index, and survival in women with colorectal cancer

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (12) ◽  
pp. 1939-1948 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josephina G. Kuiper ◽  
Amanda I. Phipps ◽  
Marian L. Neuhouser ◽  
Rowan T. Chlebowski ◽  
Cynthia A. Thomson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Recreational Physical Activity

scholarly journals Urban Sprawl, Physical Activity, and Body Mass Index: Nurses’ Health Study and Nurses’ Health Study II

2013 ◽  
Vol 103 (2) ◽  
pp. 369-375 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter James ◽  
Philip J. Troped ◽  
Jaime E. Hart ◽  
Corinne E. Joshu ◽  
Graham A. Colditz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Urban Sprawl ◽  
Health Study

scholarly journals Gender and Physical Activity: Are they Associated with Body Mass Index in Elderly Jordanian People?

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 237-242
Author(s):  
Safa’a A. Al-Zeidaneen ◽  
Maha T. Hdaib ◽  
Yahya W. Najjar ◽  
Marwa A. Al-Zidaneen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Physically Inactive

Abstract Background: The number of elderly people is increasing worldwide, and elevated body mass index is a common problem that occur with elderly people, which can be directly or indirectly affected by level of physical activity and gender. So, it is essential to study the effect of both physical activity and gender on body mass index in elderly people. Material and methods: A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted on 120 elderly Jordanian people who live in Amman (62 women; 58 men) and evaluated for body mass index. Those participants were 40 elderly persons who attended the gym at least twice a week for the last 2 years, and 80 elderly who were home resident or physically inactive. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data about personal, social, health and life-style information including the daily activities and the anthropometric measurements for the study participants. Results: The results of this study showed that as elderly people become physically inactive, their body mass index will increase to become as overweight or obese. The results of this study also showed that body mass index of 30 and more was associated with gender, with majority of female elderly (50%) having body mass index of 30 or more. Conclusion: Physical activity should be maintained by both genders in order to prevent obesity, primarily in women as they are more likely to become obese that men. Furthermore, body mass index should not exceed 30 in elderly. Physical activity is essential in order to obtain healthy weight.

scholarly journals Physical Activity Environment and Japanese Adults’ Body Mass Index

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Koohsari ◽  
Andrew Kaczynski ◽  
Tomoya Hanibuchi ◽  
Ai Shibata ◽  
Kaori Ishii ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Physical Activity Environment ◽  
Japanese Adults
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