Positive role of physical activity in anthropometric indices and poly-pharmacy in men’s elderly
Poster Presentation
Paper ID : 1605-SSRC
Authors
1Master of Exercise physiology and nutrition,Sport Sciences Research Institute,Tehran,Iran
2Ph.D. Student in Physical Activity and Health, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra,portugal
3Bachelor student of Physical education, Azad University central Tehran branch,Tehran,Iran
Abstract
Introduction and Purpose: Aging through various mechanisms increases the risk of non-communicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and taking medications, and so on. On the other hand, aging can affect the level of physical activity, which can affect the elderly's health. It has been shown that exercise and physical activity are considered as key way to reduce the aging process and its complications.In this study, we aimed to investigate the correlation between physical activity and anthropometric indices and poly-pharmacy in Tehran's elderly men.
Material and methods: This study enrolled 434 randomly selected males aged 60 and above in Tehran, assessed in diverse city parks. The initial data collection encompassed demographic attributes. Subsequently, body composition and anthropometric indices, such as weight, BMI, height, calf circumferences, waist circumferences, and hip circumferences, were quantified using OMRON digital scales and meter tape. Physical activity levels were determined through the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) questionnaire. Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS 21 software.
Results: The results of the statistical analysis of the data showed a negative and significant correlation between the level of physical activity and BMI (P<0.001), WHR (P<0.05), and poly-pharmacy (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, it can be stated that applying the approaches aimed at increasing the level of physical activity in the elderly can be considered a safe and cost-effective approach to reduce the complications of non-communicable diseases and side effects of poly-pharmacy and enhance the level of health in the elderly.
Material and methods: This study enrolled 434 randomly selected males aged 60 and above in Tehran, assessed in diverse city parks. The initial data collection encompassed demographic attributes. Subsequently, body composition and anthropometric indices, such as weight, BMI, height, calf circumferences, waist circumferences, and hip circumferences, were quantified using OMRON digital scales and meter tape. Physical activity levels were determined through the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) questionnaire. Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS 21 software.
Results: The results of the statistical analysis of the data showed a negative and significant correlation between the level of physical activity and BMI (P<0.001), WHR (P<0.05), and poly-pharmacy (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, it can be stated that applying the approaches aimed at increasing the level of physical activity in the elderly can be considered a safe and cost-effective approach to reduce the complications of non-communicable diseases and side effects of poly-pharmacy and enhance the level of health in the elderly.
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