Impact of social restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical activity levels of adults aged 50-92 years: a baseline survey of the CHARIOT COVID-19 Rapid Response prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Physical inactivity is more common in older adults, is associated with social isolation and loneliness and contributes to increased morbidity and mortality. We examined the effect of social restrictions to reduce COVID-19 transmission in the UK (lockdown), on physical activity (PA) levels of older adults and the social predictors of any change.

Design

Baseline analysis of a survey-based prospective cohort study.

Setting

Adults enrolled in the Cognitive Health in Ageing Register for Investigational and Observational Trials cohort from general practitioner practices in North West London were invited to participate from April to July 2020.

Participants

6219 cognitively healthy adults aged 50-92 years completed the survey.

Main outcome measures

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SUBMITTER: Salman D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8390149 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature