Effect of the COVID-19 Epidemic on Physical Activity in Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Japan: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey

2020258 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Minoru Yamada · University of Tsukuba

Yosuke Kimura · University of Tsukuba

Daisuke Ishiyama · University of Tsukuba

Yuhei Otobe · University of Tsukuba

Mizue Suzuki · University of Tsukuba

Shingo Koyama · University of Tsukuba

Takashi Kikuchi ·

Abstract

In conclusion, due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the total PA time in April 2020 significantly decreased compared to that in January 2020 in older adults. This finding may lead to a higher incidence of disability in the near future in older people.

Topics & Keywords

Frailty in Older Adults Health disparities and outcomes Physical Activity and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The journal of nutrition health & aging

Volume 24, Issue 9, pp. 948-950

DOI: 10.1007/s12603-020-1424-2

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