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    Atividade física de idosos relacionada ao transporte e lazer, Maceió, Brasil
    (Faculdade de Saúde Pública da Universidade de São Paulo, 2013-12-01) Mourão, Ana Raquel de Carvalho [UNIFESP]; Novais, Francini Vilela [UNIFESP]; Andreoni, Solange [UNIFESP]; Ramos, Luiz Roberto [UNIFESP]; Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP)
    OBJECTIVE : To evaluate the level of physical activity of older adults by commuting and leisure time and associated factors. METHODS : This was a cross-sectional study carried out with a population-based sample of 319 older individuals in Maceió, AL, Northeastern Brazil, in 2009. The level of physical activity in leisure and commuting was measured by applying the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, long version. The variables analyzed were: age, schooling, sex, per capita income and perceived health. We used descriptive analysis, Fisher’s exact test and multiple regression analysis of prevalence rates. RESULTS : We classified 87.5% as insufficiently active in commuting, being significantly higher among those individuals with older ages, with more education and who feel dissatisfied with their physical health. The prevalence of older people who are insufficiently active in leisure time activity was 76.2%, being more frequent in women, in men with advanced age; older adults with lower per capita income, and dissatisfaction with comparative physical health and self-perceived mental health. CONCLUSIONS : The prevalence of insufficiently active was high in commuting and leisure time activities. Factors such as age, gender and income should be considered, especially with regards leisure, in order to ensure fairness in the development of policies to promote health and physical activity in this population.
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    Work, social support and leisure protect the elderly from functional loss: EPIDOSO Study
    (Revista De Saude Publica, 2011-08-01) D'Orsi, Eleonora; Xavier, Andre Junqueira; Ramos, Luiz Roberto [UNIFESP]; Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC); Univ Santa Catarina; Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP)
    OBJECTIVE: To identify risk factors for functional capacity loss in elderly people.METHODS: Epidoso (Epidemiology of the Elderly) cohort study with elderly people living in Sao Paulo (Southeastern Brazil). A total of 326 participants in the first interview (1991-1992) who were independent or had mild dependence (one or two activities of daily living) were selected. Those who presented functional loss in the second (1994-1995) or third interviews (1998-1999) were compared to those who did not present it. The incidence of functional loss was calculated according to sociodemographic variables, life habits, cognitive status, morbidity, hospitalization, self-rated health, tooth loss, social support and leisure activities. Crude and adjusted relative risks with 95% confidence intervals were estimated through bivariate and multiple analyses with Poisson regression. The criterion for the inclusion of the variables in the model was p < 0.20 and for exclusion, p > 0.10.RESULTS: The incidence of functional loss was 17.8% (13.6;21.9). The risk factors in the final model were: age group 70-74 years RR=1.9 (0.9;3.9); age group 75-79 years RR=2.8 (1.4;5.5); age group 80 years or older RR=5.4 (3.0;9.6); score in the mini-mental state examination < 24 RR=1.8 (1.1;2.9); asthma RR=2.3 (1.3;3.9); hypertension RR=1.7 (1.1;2.6); and diabetes RR=1.7 (0.9;3.0). The protective factors were: paid work RR=0.3 (0.1;1.0);monthly relationship with friends RR=0.5 (0.3;0.8); watching TV RR=0.5 (0.3;0.9); and handcrafting RR=0.7 (0.4;1.0).CONCLUSIONS: The prevention of functional loss should include adequate control of chronic diseases, like hypertension, asthma and diabetes, as well as cognitive stimulation. Work, leisure and relationships with friends should be valued due to their protective effect.