Physical inactivity among older adults across Europe based on the SHARE database.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regular physical activity is one of the key components of a healthy lifestyle. It is associated with better physical and cognitive functioning in later life and with increased life expectancy. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of, and factors related to, physical inactivity among older adults across Europe.

Methods

In this cross-sectional analysis, we used data from participants aged 55 or older in Wave 4 of the Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) database, a multidisciplinary and cross-national panel database covering health, socioeconomic status, and social and family networks. Individuals included in this study were classified as physically active or physically inactive. Clinical, psychosocial and sociodemographic v

SUBMITTER: Gomes M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6402309 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature