Association of objectively measured sedentary behavior and physical activity with cardiometabolic risk markers in older adults

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0210861
• Publication Date: 2019-01-18T13:24:30Z
• Authors: Thamara Hübler Fi...; Gabriel Claudino ...; Carla Elane Silva...; Francieli Cembranel; Paulo Adão de Med...; Eleonora d’Orsi; Cassiano Ricardo ...
• Keywords: Sedentary lifestyle; Cross-sectional study

Objective The aim of this study was to examine the associations between sedentary behavior and different intensities physical activity with cardiometabolic risk, analyze simultaneous effect excess recommended levels on risk markers in older adults. Methods We conducted a population-based cross-sectional sample adults (60+) living Florianopolis, Brazil. objectively measured predictors were time, light moderate vigorous activity, outcomes risk. Data considered valid when participant had used accelerometer for at least four days per week. Results included 425 (59.8% women), mean age 73.9 years (95%CI: 73.5–74.4). Sedentary associated lower systolic blood pressure (β = -0.03; 95%CI: -0.05; -0.01) HDL cholesterol -0.02; -0.01). Light not any cardiovascular after adjustment. Each minute spent waist circumference -0.15; -0.24; -0.05), -0.18; -0.32; -0.04) plasma glucose -0.33;-0.02), higher 0.10; 0.01; 0.18). Moreover, physically inactive individuals greater than active non-sedentary subjects. Conclusion results suggest that have positive impact does appear beneficial markers, despite benefits provided by presence low level poor markers.