Physical inactivity in healthy, obese, and diabetic adults in Germany: An analysis of related socio-demographic variables.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adults with diabetes or obesity are more likely to be physically inactive than healthy adults. Physical activity is essential in the management of both diseases, necessitating targeted interventions in these groups. This study analysed physical inactivity (defined as not taking part in leisure-time physical activity) in over 100,000 adults in Germany considering their body mass index and the presence of diabetes. Furthermore, the relationship between specific socio-demographic factors with physical inactivity was investigated, particularly focussing diabetic and obese people, to refine the identification of risk-groups for targeted interventions on physical activity promotion.

Methods

Data from 13 population-based health surveys conducted in Germany from 1997 to 2

SUBMITTER: Linder S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7872299 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature