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Are adults with asthma less physically active? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Min Xu1, Caroline J Lodge1,2, Adrian J Lowe1,2
1Allergy and Lung Health Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
Summary
Adults with current or ever asthma engage in less physical activity. This review highlights lower activity levels in asthma patients, suggesting potential missed health benefits and the need for further research into asthma control and exercise.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Respiratory Medicine
Background:
- Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition affecting millions worldwide.
- Physical activity is crucial for overall health and well-being.
- Understanding the relationship between asthma and physical activity is important for patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review evidence linking current, ever asthma, and asthma control to physical activity levels.
- To compare physical activity in adults with and without asthma using meta-analysis.
Main Methods:
- Searched EMBASE, MEDLINE, and CINAHL databases for English language studies up to October 2019.
- Conducted random-effects meta-analyses to synthesize data on total, moderate, and vigorous physical activity.
- Included 25 studies, with 18 contributing to meta-analyses.
Main Results:
- Adults with current asthma were less active, averaging 942 fewer steps daily (SMD = -0.39).
- Individuals with current or ever asthma were more likely to be inactive (ORs ranging from 0.83 to 0.85).
- Evidence suggested lower moderate and vigorous activity in asthma groups, though meta-analyses were limited by heterogeneity.
Conclusions:
- Adults with current or ever asthma exhibit reduced physical activity levels compared to non-asthma individuals.
- These individuals may not be reaping the health benefits associated with regular exercise.
- Further research is needed to explore the connection between asthma control and physical activity levels.
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