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Open Access 01-12-2018 | Research article

The association between age and accelerometry-derived types of habitual daily activity: an observational study over the adult life span in the Netherlands

Authors: Kimberley S. van Schooten, Jaap H. van Dieen, Mirjam Pijnappels, Andrea B. Maier, Alex J. van ‘t Hul, Martijn Niessen, Rob C. van Lummel

Published in: BMC Public Health | Issue 1/2018

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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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Metadata
Title
The association between age and accelerometry-derived types of habitual daily activity: an observational study over the adult life span in the Netherlands
Authors
Kimberley S. van Schooten
Jaap H. van Dieen
Mirjam Pijnappels
Andrea B. Maier
Alex J. van ‘t Hul
Martijn Niessen
Rob C. van Lummel
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Public Health / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2458
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-5719-8

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