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Comparative Study on Physical Activity in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Individuals and Influential Factors - China,
Aolin Li1, Jun Lyu1,2,3, Yuanyuan Chen1
1Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China.
What Is Already Known About This Topic?:
The majority of Chinese patients with diabetes failed to achieve the level of physical activity recommended by clinical guidelines.
What Is Added By This Report?:
The prevalence of low-level physical activity was found to be greater in individuals diagnosed with diabetes. It was observed that patients with a protracted duration of diabetes demonstrated a propensity to participate in lower levels of physical activity compared to those with a shorter disease trajectory. The likelihood of engaging in low-level physical activity associated with diabetes was higher in rural inhabitants, those with medium-tier education, employed individuals, and individuals who had longer sleep durations.
What Are The Implications For Public Health Practice?:
Developing strategies and interventions to encourage greater involvement of Chinese diabetic patients in physical activity is essential. However, these strategies must take population characteristics into account.
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