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Year-Long Physical Activity and Metabolic Syndrome in Older Japanese Adults: Cross-Sectional Data From the Nakanojo Study

Park, Sungjin, Park, Hyuntae, Togo, Fumiharu, Watanabe, Eiji, Yasunaga, Akitomo, Yoshiuchi, Kazuhiro, Shephard, Roy J., Aoyagi, Yukitoshi·2008·The Journals of Gerontology: Series A

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Background. We determined associations between habitual physical activity and metabolic syndrome in elderly persons. Methods. Pedometer/accelerometers measured step count and activity intensity on a 24-hour basis in 220 free-living Japanese persons 65–84 years old throughout an entire year. At year end, participants were screened for metabolic syndrome (modified criteria of National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III [NCEP-ATP III]). Results. Most individuals 65–74 years old who took >10,000 steps/d and/or spent >30 min/d of activity >3 metabolic equivalents (METs) had ≤2 metabolic syndrome diagnostic markers, as did those 75–84 years old with >8000 steps/d and/or >20 min/d at >3 METs. Multivariate-adjusted logistic regression analyses showed that the risk of metabolic syndrome was 4.3 (1.6–11.7) and 3.3 (1.3–8.8) times greater in the least active quartiles of participants (taking <4700 steps/d and spending <9 min/d at >3 METs, respectively) relative to the most active quartiles (taking >8500 steps/d and spending >24 min/d at >3 METs, respectively). Conclusions. The metabolic syndrome is less likely in elderly people taking >8000–10,000 steps/d, and reaching an intensity >3 METs for >20–30 min/d, relative to their sedentary peers.

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  • A study of elderly persons found that those taking more than 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day and reaching an intensity greater than 3 METs for more than 20 to 30 minutes a day had a lower risk of metabolic syndrome.

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Authors
Park, S., Park, H., Togo, F., Watanabe, E., Yasunaga, A., Yoshiuchi, K., Shephard, R. J., & Aoyagi, Y.
Venue
The Journals of Gerontology: Series A
Published
2008-10-01
Volume
63
Issue
10
Pages
1119-1123
ISSN
  • 1079-5006 (ISSN-L)
  • 1758-535X
OpenAlex
W2158155642
Cited by
70
References
17
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FWCI
4.52
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • The Journals of Gerontology Series A (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
Keywords
physical activity, metabolic syndrome, older adults, step count, physical activity intensity, sedentary behavior, pedometer-measured activity, NCEP ATP III criteria
MeSH terms
Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Analysis of Variance, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Japan, Male, Motor Activity, Risk Factors, Prevalence, Chi-Square Distribution, Logistic Models, Metabolic Syndrome

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