Walking and Sitting Time among Urban-Living Middle-Aged and Older Japanese
Walking and Sitting Time among Urban-Living Middle-Aged and Older Japanese
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DOI:
10.6890/ijge.202101_15(1).0018
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发表时间:
2021-01-01
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0.3
通讯作者:
Shimizu, Yasuo
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作者:
Annear, Michael;Kidokoro, Tetsuhiro;Shimizu, Yasuo
Population aging may increase chronic disease prevalence in Japan without widespread health behavior change. Walking and sitting are common behaviors that are amenable to intervention. This study examined age-related variations in daily walking and sitting time among middle-aged and older Japanese who live in urban areas. An online survey including validated measures was administered with a representative sample of 4,000 middle-aged and older adults from five large cities. Walking time showed a significant association with age, and the oldest cohort walked 25% more per day compared to those in early middle age, F (3, 3996) = 8.04, p