The association between physical activity and neck circumference with cardiovascular disease risk in older wheelchair users.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the association between physical activity, neck circumference, and cardiovascular disease risk in older wheelchair users.

Design

A cross-sectional study.

Subjects/patients

Sixty-one Korean wheelchair users aged 50 years and older.

Methods

Physical activity was assessed using a self-administered questionnaire. Neck circumference was measured with a tape ruler. Cardiovascular disease risk was evaluated by calculating the Framingham risk score (FRS) for estimating 10-year cardiovascular disease risk, which was classified as low-moderate (19% or less) or high risk (20% or more).

Results

The FRS for 10-year cardiovascular disease risk was inversely related to physical activity (beta [SE] = -0.213 (0.103), p = 0.043) and positively related

SUBMITTER: Kim J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11218756 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature