Consequences of physical inactivity in older adults: A systematic review of reviews and meta‐analyses

Conor Cunningham; Roger O' Sullivan; Paolo Caserotti; Mark A. Tully

doi:10.1111/sms.13616

journal article Feb 04, 2020

Consequences of physical inactivity in older adults: A systematic review of reviews and meta‐analyses

Conor Cunningham

Roger O' Sullivan Paolo Caserotti Mark A. Tully

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports Vol. 30 No. 5 pp. 816-827 · Wiley

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Abstract

BackgroundGlobally, populations are ageing. Typically, physical activity levels decline and health worsens as we age; however, estimates of the impact of physical inactivity for population health often fail to specifically focus on older adults.MethodsMultiple databases were searched for systematic reviews and/or meta‐analyses of longitudinal observational studies, investigating the relationship between physical activity and any physical or mental health outcome in adults aged ≥60 years. Quality of included reviews was assessed using AMSTAR.ResultsTwenty‐four systematic reviews and meta‐analyses were included. The majority of reviews were of moderate or high methodological quality. Physically active older adults (≥60 years) are at a reduced risk of all‐cause and cardiovascular mortality, breast and prostate cancer, fractures, recurrent falls, ADL disability and functional limitation and cognitive decline, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and depression. They also experience healthier ageing trajectories, better quality of life and improved cognitive functioning.ConclusionThis review of reviews provides a comprehensive and systematic overview of epidemiological evidence from previously conducted research to assess the associations of physical activity with physical and mental health outcomes in older adults.

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Published: Feb 04, 2020
Vol/Issue: 30(5)
Pages: 816-827
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Authors

C

Conor Cunningham

Institute of Public Health in Ireland Belfast UK

R

Roger O' Sullivan

Institute of Public Health in Ireland Belfast UK; Ulster University Belfast UK

P

Paolo Caserotti

University of Southern Denmark Odense Denmark

M

Mark A. Tully

Ulster University Belfast UK

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Conor Cunningham, Roger O' Sullivan, Paolo Caserotti, et al. (2020). Consequences of physical inactivity in older adults: A systematic review of reviews and meta‐analyses. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 30(5), 816-827. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13616

Consequences of physical inactivity in older adults: A systematic review of reviews and meta‐analyses

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