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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Volume 59, Issue 6, Pages 983-991Publisher
FRONTIERS MEDIA SA
DOI: 10.1007/s00038-014-0540-3
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Sedentary behavior; Aging; Physical activity; Determinants
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Objectives Sitting time has been identified as an independent predictor of health; however, little is known of the determinants of extended sitting time among older adults. The purpose of this study was to identify potential sociodemographic, physical environment, health-related and psychosocial correlates of extended sitting time among older adults living independently in the community. Methods Data from adults over the age of 65 from the Canadian Community Health Survey (Healthy Aging Cycle, 2008-2009) were used for analysis (n = 14,560). Self-reported sitting time (<4 or >= 4 h/day) was the main outcome. Results Age, retirement status, dwelling type, chronic disease, perceived health, body mass index, mood disorder and sense of belonging to community were associated with sitting for 4 or more hours/day. Very low, but not low or moderate, physical activity (OR 1.43; CI 1.19-1.72) was associated with sitting for 4 or more hours/day when compared to those classified as having high physical activity. Conclusions Several specific correlates of extended sitting time were identified among older males and females; these findings have implications for public health strategies targeting older adults.
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