Physical activity among older adults with multimorbidity: Evidence from a population-based health survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The promotion of physical activity has been recognized as an important component in the management and prevention of multimorbidity, a condition that is increasing prevalent worldwide, including in Brazil. However, there is a scarcity of studies exploring the disparity in physical activity levels between individuals with and without multimorbidity. Therefore, the study aimed to estimate the prevalence of multimorbidity and physical activity among older adults, as well as analyze the relationship of a sufficient level of physical activity and multimorbidity, while considering sociodemographic characteristics of residents in São Paulo, Brazil.

Materials and methods

Data from 1.019 participants aged 60 years or older (59.7% female; mean age 69.7±7.7) were collected

SUBMITTER: Ferreira BH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10760873 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature