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Effects of the COVID-19 associated United Kingdom lockdown on physical activity in older adults at high risk of cardiovascular disease: a mixed methods perspective from the MedEx-UK multicenter trial

2024; Frontiers Media; Volume: 12; Linguagem: Inglês

10.3389/fpubh.2024.1371453

2296-2565

Richard J. Elsworthy, Stephanie T. Jong, Sarah Hanson, Oliver M. Shannon, Amy Jennings, Rachel Gillings, Mario Siervo, Michael Hornberger, Wendy Hardeman, John C. Mathers, Anne Marie Minihane, Sarah Aldred,

Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour are linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, infections and dementia, as well as placing a significant economic burden on healthcare systems. The implementation of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown measures aimed at reducing virus transmission posed challenges to the opportunity to be physically active. This study investigates how the first UK COVID-19 lockdown affected objectively measured physical activity in older adults at higher risk of cardiovascular disease.