TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - Leisure sedentary time is associated with self-reported falls in middle-aged and older females and males: an analysis of the CLSA
JO  - Canadian geriatrics journal
A1  - Lustosa, Lúcio G.
A1  - Rudoler, David
A1  - Theou, Olga
A1  - Dogra, Shilpa
SP  - 239
EP  - 246
VL  - 26
IS  - 2
N2  - AIM: The purpose of this analysis was to report the prevalence of falls and falls-related injuries among those reporting different volumes of weekly sedentary time, and to understand the association of sedentary time and falls, accounting for functional fitness. <br><br>METHODS: Baseline and first follow-up data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CSLA) were analyzed (n=22,942). Participants self-reported whether they had a fall in the past 12 months (at baseline) and whether they had an injury that was a result of a fall (follow-up). In-home interviews collected self-reported leisure sedentary time using the Physical Activity Scale for Elderly. Functional fitness was assessed using grip strength, timed-up-and-go, and chair rise tests during clinic visits. <br><br>RESULTS: The prevalence of falls was higher among those who reported higher sedentary time. For example, among males aged 65 and older who reported lower sedentary time (<1,080 min/week), the prevalence of falls in the past 12 months (at baseline) was 7.8% compared to 9.8% in those reporting higher sedentary time. The odds of reporting a fall (at baseline) was 21% higher in those who reported higher sedentary time (OR: 1.21; 95%CI: 1.11-1.33) in adjusted models. No associations were found between sedentary time and injuries due to a fall. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Reporting high volumes of sedentary time may increase the risk of falls. Future research using device-based estimates of total sedentary time and breaks in sedentary time is needed to further elucidate this association.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1925-8348
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.5770/cgj.26.636
ID  - ref1
ER  -