The association between age and accelerometry-derived types of habitual daily activity: an observational study over the adult life span in the Netherlands
Abstract Background Advances in sensor technology allow for objective and high-resolution monitoring of physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Novel epidemiological data is required to provide feedback on an individual’s habitual daily activity in comparison to peers and might eventually lead to...
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doaj-62019b48bc7f4c198639b51434cde5772020-11-24T22:12:40ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582018-07-011811710.1186/s12889-018-5719-8The association between age and accelerometry-derived types of habitual daily activity: an observational study over the adult life span in the NetherlandsKimberley S. van Schooten0Jaap H. van Dieen1Mirjam Pijnappels2Andrea B. Maier3Alex J. van ‘t Hul4Martijn Niessen5Rob C. van Lummel6Neuroscience Research Australia, University of New South WalesDepartment of Human Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Research Institute Amsterdam Movement SciencesDepartment of Human Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Research Institute Amsterdam Movement SciencesDepartment of Human Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Research Institute Amsterdam Movement SciencesDepartment of Pulmonary Diseases, Radboud University Medical CenterMcRoberts BVMcRoberts BVAbstract Background Advances in sensor technology allow for objective and high-resolution monitoring of physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Novel epidemiological data is required to provide feedback on an individual’s habitual daily activity in comparison to peers and might eventually lead to refined physical activity guidelines. Methods We merged data of 762 people between 18 and 99 years of age, who all wore a DynaPort MoveMonitor accelerometer on their lower back during 1 week in daily-life, to provide insight into habitual types and durations of daily activities, and examine the association between age and physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Results We found associations between age and almost all activity outcomes. These associations suggested that physical activity declines and sedentary behaviour increases from the age of 50. We further describe an association with gender, with men walking more often in fewer but longer bouts and having fewer, longer bouts of sitting and standing. Conclusions These data provide a valuable reference and may call for more age- and gender-specific activity interventions.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5719-8HealthAgingSedentary behaviourPhysical activityMobility |
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Kimberley S. van Schooten Jaap H. van Dieen Mirjam Pijnappels Andrea B. Maier Alex J. van ‘t Hul Martijn Niessen Rob C. van Lummel |
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Kimberley S. van Schooten Jaap H. van Dieen Mirjam Pijnappels Andrea B. Maier Alex J. van ‘t Hul Martijn Niessen Rob C. van Lummel The association between age and accelerometry-derived types of habitual daily activity: an observational study over the adult life span in the Netherlands BMC Public Health Health Aging Sedentary behaviour Physical activity Mobility |
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Kimberley S. van Schooten Jaap H. van Dieen Mirjam Pijnappels Andrea B. Maier Alex J. van ‘t Hul Martijn Niessen Rob C. van Lummel |
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The association between age and accelerometry-derived types of habitual daily activity: an observational study over the adult life span in the Netherlands |
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The association between age and accelerometry-derived types of habitual daily activity: an observational study over the adult life span in the Netherlands |
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The association between age and accelerometry-derived types of habitual daily activity: an observational study over the adult life span in the Netherlands |
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The association between age and accelerometry-derived types of habitual daily activity: an observational study over the adult life span in the Netherlands |
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The association between age and accelerometry-derived types of habitual daily activity: an observational study over the adult life span in the Netherlands |
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association between age and accelerometry-derived types of habitual daily activity: an observational study over the adult life span in the netherlands |
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Abstract Background Advances in sensor technology allow for objective and high-resolution monitoring of physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Novel epidemiological data is required to provide feedback on an individual’s habitual daily activity in comparison to peers and might eventually lead to refined physical activity guidelines. Methods We merged data of 762 people between 18 and 99 years of age, who all wore a DynaPort MoveMonitor accelerometer on their lower back during 1 week in daily-life, to provide insight into habitual types and durations of daily activities, and examine the association between age and physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Results We found associations between age and almost all activity outcomes. These associations suggested that physical activity declines and sedentary behaviour increases from the age of 50. We further describe an association with gender, with men walking more often in fewer but longer bouts and having fewer, longer bouts of sitting and standing. Conclusions These data provide a valuable reference and may call for more age- and gender-specific activity interventions. |
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Health Aging Sedentary behaviour Physical activity Mobility |
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