Prevalence and risk factors of physical inactivity among middle-aged and older Chinese in Shenzhen: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Investigations on physical inactivity are common around the world; however, little is known about the status of physical inactivity in mainland China. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and risk factors associated with physical inactivity in Shenzhen in Southern China.

Design

A community-based, cross-sectional study.

Setting

A multistage-stratified, random cluster survey was conducted in Xixiang Street, Bao'an District of Shenzhen in Southeast China.

Participants

3920 adults aged 40 years or more were recruited to the study and completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form between 1 March 2015 and 30 July 2016.

Main outcome measures

Physical inactivity was defined as engaging in physical activity levels

SUBMITTER: Zhou Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6194397 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature