Association between physical activity and falls among older adults in rural China: are there gender and age related differences?

ABSTRACT:

Background

The relationship between physical activity (PA) and falls among older adults is inconsistent, and little is known about the gender-specific association between falls and PA. Moreover, age may modify this relationship. This study aimed to test the association between PA and falls and to investigate the gender and age differences in the association among rural older adults.

Methods

This cross-sectional data were derived from the baseline survey of Shandong Rural Elderly Health Cohort (SREHC). In total, 3,242 rural older adults aged 60 years and above were included in the analysis. PA was measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-S). PA levels were classified as low, moderate, elevated and high according to quartiles. Volume of mo

SUBMITTER: Yuan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8858519 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature