COVID-19 confinement impact on weight gain and physical activity in the older adult population: Data from the LOST in Lombardia study.

ABSTRACT:

Background & aims

COVID-19 containment measures significantly impacted lifestyle of the general population, including physical activity. Although the older adults are particularly susceptible to the potential consequences of sedentary lifestyle and inactivity, few studies investigated pandemic effects in this segment of the population. We aimed to evaluate COVID-19 pandemic effects on weight gain and physical activity in the Italian older adults, and assess the impact of possible changes in physical activity on mental health wellbeing.

Methods

In November 2020, a cross-sectional survey was conducted on a representative sample of 4400 older adults (aged 65 or more) from the Lombardy region, Northern Italy. Changes in body mass index (BMI) and physical activity were assessed,

SUBMITTER: Stival C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8802547 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature