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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Global population aging requires strategies for healthy aging.
  • Physical activity (PA) is crucial for healthy aging but often lower in older adults.
  • Understanding PA trends and disparities in older adults is vital for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Examine trends in physical activities among older adults (65+).
  • Identify disparities in PA participation across age, gender, and socioeconomic status subgroups.
  • Inform public health strategies to support healthy and active aging.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized New South Wales survey data (2016-2021).
  • Analyzed patterns and trends of PA, sport, and active recreation.
  • Calculated prevalence of meeting PA guidelines and participation rates using weighted proportions and multivariable logistic regression.

Main Results:

  • Proportion of older adults meeting PA guidelines increased from 37.8% to 51.3% (2016-2021).
  • Significant increases in moderate to vigorous PA observed in adults aged 75+, older men, and those in less disadvantaged areas.
  • Identified specific trends in walking and moderate to vigorous PA minutes.

Conclusions:

  • Reported physical activity levels among older adults have risen.
  • Opportunities exist to prioritize PA promotion for healthy and active aging globally.
  • Findings assist policymakers in developing effective population-wide strategies for sustained activity levels.