Prevalence of Physical Activity among the Working Population and Correlation with Work‐Related Factors: Results from the First German National Health Survey

ABC (glucose, blood pressure and LDL-cholesterol) goals are basic standards of diabetes care. We aimed to assess ABC control and related factors in a representative sample of Brazilian adults with diabetes. We analyzed 465 adults with known diabetes in the Brazilian National Health Survey. The targets used were <7% for glycated hemoglobin (A1C); <140/90 mmHg for blood pressure; and <100 mg/dL for LDL-C, with stricter targets for the latter two for those with high cardiovascular (CVD) risk. Individual goals were attained by 46% (95% CI, 40.3–51.6%) for A1C, 51.4% (95% CI, 45.7–57.1%) for blood pressure, and 40% (95% CI, 34.5–45.6%) for LDL-C. The achievement of all three goals was attained by 12.5% (95% CI, 8.9–16.2%). Those with high CVD risk attained blood pressure and LDL-C goals less frequently. A1C control improved with increasing age and worsened with greater duration of diabetes. Achievement of at least two ABC goals decreased with increasing BMI and greater duration of diabetes. In sum, about half of those with known diabetes achieved each ABC goal and only a small fraction achieved all three goals. Better access and adherence to treatment and strategies to personalize goals according to specific priorities are of the essence.

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Physical Activity, Ability to Walk, Weight Status, and Multimorbidity Levels in Older Spanish People: The National Health Survey (2009–2017)

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17124333 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (12) ◽

pp. 4333

Author(s):

Pedro Ángel Latorre-Román ◽

Juan Manuel Carmona-Torres ◽

Ana Isabel Cobo-Cuenca ◽

José Alberto Laredo-Aguilera

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Health Status ◽

Older People ◽

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

Weight Status ◽

Perceived Health ◽

National Health Survey ◽

Severe Difficulty ◽

Chronic Health Problems

Background. Many studies have shown a relationship between physical functioning and health status in older people. Aim. The purpose of this study was to analyze the temporal trends of physical activity (PA), ability to walk, weight status, self-perceived health, and disease or chronic health problems in people over 65 years from 2009 to 2017, using the European Health Survey in Spain and the National Health Survey in Spain. Methods. This study included 13,049 older people: 6026 (2330 men and 3696 women; age (mean, SD (Standard Deviation)) = 75.61 ± 7.11 years old) in 2009 and 7023 (2850 men and 4173 women; age (mean, SD) = 76.01 ± 7.57 years old) in 2017. Results. In 2017, older people exhibited lower values of moderate PA (p < 0.001), a lower number of hours of walking per week (p < 0.001), and worse self-perceived health status (p < 0.001) compared to 2009. These differences are maintained when comparing the sexes. Compliance with PA recommendations was 27.9% and 6.1% (chi-squared = 352.991, p < 0.001) in 2009 and 2017, respectively. There were no significant differences in weight status between older people in 2009 and 2017. In 2017, older people had significantly high percentages of disease or chronic health problems (p < 0.05), number of diseases (p < 0.001), severe difficulty walking 500 m without assistance (p < 0.05), and severe difficulty going up or down 12 stairs. Conclusions. From 2009 to 2017, Spanish older people worsened their PA levels and perception of their health status, and they increased their disease levels, which could be associated with the worsening of ability to walk in 2017.

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Leisure-time physical activity among older adults in Brazil: results from the Brazilian National Health Survey – 2013

ABCS Health Sciences ◽

10.7322/abcshs.2020076.1530 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Vítor Häfele ◽

César Augusto Häfele ◽

Jeferson Santos Jerônimo ◽

Rodrigo Wiltgen Ferreira ◽

Steve Anthony Maravillo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Healthy Aging ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

National Health Survey ◽

Physical Activity Recommendations ◽

Activity Recommendations

Introduction: Health behaviors are fundamental for healthy aging. In this sense, the practice of physical activity is one of the most beneficial factors for the health of individuals. Objective: To describe the prevalence of leisure-time physical activity among the older adults and analyze in terms of sociodemographic characteristics, national regions, Federative Units of Brazil, and types of physical activity practiced. Methods: Study utilizing data from the Brazilian National Health Survey - 2013. Leisure-time physical activity was analyzed with two distinct cutoff points: 1) Some physical activity - 10 or more minutes/week; 2) Meeting recommended 150 minutes/week of physical activity. Results: Nearly 21% of the older adults completed some physical activity, and 13.2% reached the physical activity recommendations. There was no difference in the prevalence of physical activity between men and women. Individuals aged 60-69 years and those with higher income were more active than their peers. As for the national regions, the North had the lowest prevalence of physically active older adults. Among all regions, walking was the most frequent form of physical activity practiced. Conclusion: The prevalence of older adults who practiced some physical activity and reached the physical activity recommendations was low, with walking being the most common form of physical activity. Older adults with higher age, low socioeconomic status and from the Northern Brazilian regions were the least active.

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Association of physical performance impairments and limitations with insufficient physical activity among older adults in Brazil: results from the national health survey

Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1007/s10389-020-01351-7 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Luiza Ferreira Moreira ◽

Antônio Macedo Costa Filho ◽

Juleimar Soares Coelho de Amorim

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Physical Performance ◽

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

National Health Survey ◽

Insufficient Physical Activity

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Adolescents' physical activity habits - results from a national health survey

Child Care Health and Development ◽

10.1111/j.1365-2214.2012.01392.x ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 39 (1) ◽

pp. 103-108 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

S. Zach ◽

A. Zeev ◽

A. Dunsky ◽

U. Goldbourt ◽

T. Shimony ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

National Health Survey

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Physical activity, weight and functional limitations in elderly Spanish people: the National Health Survey (2009–2014)

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckx219 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 778-783 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Pedro A Latorre-Román ◽

José A Laredo-Aguilera ◽

Felipe García-Pinillos ◽

Víctor M Soto-Hermoso ◽

Juan M Carmona-Torres

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

Functional Limitations ◽

National Health Survey

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Socio-demographic patterns of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in Chile: results from the National Health Survey 2009–2010

Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/pubmed/fdv079 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 38 (2) ◽

pp. e98-e105 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Carlos Celis-Morales ◽

Carlos Salas ◽

Anas Alduhishy ◽

Ruth Sanzana ◽

María Adela Martínez ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sedentary Behaviour ◽

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

National Health Survey ◽

Demographic Patterns

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Age of first pregnancy in Brazil: data from the national health survey

Journal of Human Growth and Development ◽

10.7322/jhgd.v29.9523 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (3) ◽

pp. 304-312

Author(s):

Fábia Cheyenne Gomes de Morais Fernandes ◽

Emelynne Gabrielly De Oliveira Santos ◽

Isabelle Ribeiro Barbosa

Keyword(s):

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

Rural Areas ◽

National Health Survey ◽

Northern Region ◽

Fundamental Aspect ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The North ◽

Significant Difference

Introduction: The fertility pattern of Brazilian population has changed considerably in the last decades. Socioeconomic and cultural inequalities can influence the age of the first gestation, and the identification of these inequalities is a fundamental aspect of the monitoring and evaluation of women's health care policies. Objective: To analyze the age of women in their first gestation and the related factors in Brazil. Methods: A cross-sectional study using data from the National Health Survey 2013, analyzing women aged 18 to 49 years and their age in the first gestation, categorized by sociodemographic variables. Results: The North Region presented the highest percentage of pregnancy for the stratum of 10 to 14 years. The first pregnancy at the age of 15 to 19 years had the highest percentages for all regions, with a significant difference between the North and Southeast. The Southeast region obtained the highest percentage of the first pregnancy at the age of 30 to 39 years. The first pregnancy at the age of 15 to 19 years was significantly higher among the separated women; without instruction; and who live in rural areas. The first pregnancy of 10 to 14 was associated with the highest number of births that women will have throughout their lives, with a higher prevalence of 5 to 9 births. Conclusions: In Brazil, a large proportion of first pregnancies still occur in adolescence. The states of the northern region stand out with lower average ages in the first pregnancy, and this event is related to the worst socioeconomic conditions.

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