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Patterns of Sedentary Behavior in Older Adults
Rebecca A Schlaff1, Meghan Baruth2, Ashley Boggs3
1Assistant Professor, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI;,
American Journal of Health Behavior
|June 12, 2017
Summary
Older adults spend 62% of their day sedentary, with most engaging in prolonged sedentary behavior bouts. Research is needed to understand patterns and develop interventions for this population.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Physical Activity Research
Background:
- Sedentary behavior is a growing public health concern, particularly among older adults.
- Understanding sedentary patterns is crucial for developing effective interventions in this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To measure the volume and patterns of sedentary behavior in older adults.
- To analyze breaks from sedentary behavior in this population.
Main Methods:
- Accelerometry was used to assess sedentary behavior in inactive older adults (≥50 years).
- Sedentary behavior volume, bout durations (>10, >30, >60 minutes), time-of-day patterns, and breaks were calculated using a <100 counts/minute cut point.
Main Results:
- Participants were sedentary 62% of the day, with an average of 73.3 daily bouts lasting 7.8 minutes.
- All participants had daily sedentary bouts exceeding 10 and 30 minutes.
- Average daily breaks from sedentary behavior were 72.9, each lasting approximately 4.4 minutes.
Conclusions:
- Findings provide insights into sedentary behavior patterns in older adults.
- Further research on sedentary behavior patterns and enablers is recommended.
- Targeted interventions are needed for this high-risk population.
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