Association of multimorbidity and physical activity among older adults in India: an analysis from the Longitudinal Ageing Survey of India (2017-2018).

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the association of multimorbidity and physical activity among older adults in India.

Design

A cross-sectional study was conducted using large representative survey data.

Setting and participants

The study used data from the nationally representative 'Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI),' conducted during 2017-2018. The study included a total sample of 65 336 older adults aged 45 years and above in India.

Methods

Moderate and vigorous physical activities were measured separately by self-reported questionnaires. Physical activity was calculated as minutes of metabolic equivalent tasks per week. The outcome variable was a categorical variable where 2=the prevalence of more than one morbidity, 1=presence of one morbidity and 0=none. Bivar

SUBMITTER: Boro B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9115039 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature