2020
DOI: 10.1590/1980-5918.033.ao27
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Physical activity level among older adultsover 70 years old and very old adults

Abstract: Introduction: Physical activity (PA) is an effective strategy to ensure good health in older adults and mitigate the harmful effects of aging. Objective: To compare PA levels in people aged between 70 and 79 years and very old adults. Method: Quantitative, observational, descriptive cross-sectional study, with 343 individuals aged 70 years or older from a medium-sized municipality in western Santa Catarina state (SC). Data were collected using the MMSE, the Morais’ Questionnaire, and the IPAQ-SF. Data were… Show more

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“…Maintaining a physically active lifestyle is relevant as it provides several benefits, such as preserved cognitive and physical functions [24], incremented functional capacity [25], improved balance, muscle strength, and life quality [26]. Physically active oldest-old adults are also more independent and likely to have healthier aging compared to sedentary or insufficiently active counterparts.…”
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“…Maintaining a physically active lifestyle is relevant as it provides several benefits, such as preserved cognitive and physical functions [24], incremented functional capacity [25], improved balance, muscle strength, and life quality [26]. Physically active oldest-old adults are also more independent and likely to have healthier aging compared to sedentary or insufficiently active counterparts.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Cabe mencionar que o número de adeptos ao exercício físico é maior para mulheres, comparando o quantitativo de homens que se exercitam. Embora seja necessário refletir que o contexto histórico feminino demonstra que as mulheres exercem funções no cotidiano que dificultam a inserção do exercício físico no seu estilo de vida, como o somatório da jornada de trabalho e o cuidar do lar (Ferretti et al, 2020).…”
Section: Exercício Físico Na Terceira Idadeunclassified
“…Essas descobertas estão alinhadas com resultados de outras pesquisas 136,138,143,157,158,[171][172][173] , destacando a influência dessas variáveis na prática de atividade física. Embora nosso estudo não tenha encontrado uma associação significativa com a faixa etária, é importante observar que algumas pesquisas anteriores identificaram essa relação 158,161 .…”
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“…Em relação ao sexo, existe um consenso na literatura sobre essa associação 132,171 . Estudos anteriores como o de Ferretti e colaboradores realizado com idosos residentes em um município de Santa Catarina, identificaram que os homens tendem a passar mais tempo em atividades de deslocamento em comparação com as mulheres 171 .…”
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