Key result
High physical activity in older men was associated with a higher likelihood of optimal function for basic activities of daily living (OR 2.3; 95% CI 1.1 to 4.9) compared to low activity.
Why the study?
Does higher physical activity improve physical functioning in older men?
Population
3640 Japanese-American men older than 70 years of age
Comparison
Self-reported physical activity vs Low active subjects
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
3 to 5 years
Authors
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Supports activity-function link in older men; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Cohort (n=3,640)
No
Does higher physical activity improve physical functioning in older men?
Effect estimate: OR 2.3 (95% CI 1.1 to 4.9)
Higher levels of physical activity are predictive of better physical functioning in older men, both with and without chronic diseases.
Young et al. (1995) conducted a cohort in Physical functioning in older men (n=3,640). High physical activity vs. Low physical activity was evaluated on Optimal function for the basic activities of daily living score (OR 2.3, 95% CI 1.1 to 4.9). High physical activity in older men was associated with a higher likelihood of optimal function for basic activities of daily living (OR 2.3; 95% CI 1.1 to 4.9) compared to low activity.
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