Associations between socioeconomic status and physical activity among older adults: cross-sectional results from the OUTDOOR ACTIVE study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regular physical activity (PA) is an important strategy for healthy ageing. Socioeconomic status was found to be a key determinant of PA, however, evidence on associations between socioeconomic status and PA among older adults is limited. The aim of this study was to contribute to research on the associations of socioeconomic status and PA among older adults by including self-reported and objectively measured PA data. Furthermore, we examined the self-reported PA data more closely by looking at the activities separately.

Methods

Cross-sectional data of 1507 participants (52.5% female) of the OUTDOOR ACTIVE study between 65 and 75 years, residing in Bremen, Germany, were included in the analyses. Self-reported PA was assessed via questionnaire and comprised all org

SUBMITTER: Stalling I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9074343 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature