Self-reported disability and its association with obesity and physical activity in Australian adults: results from a longitudinal study
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Article Title | Self-reported disability and its association with obesity and physical activity in Australian adults: results from a longitudinal study |
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ERA Journal ID | 211361 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Keramat, Syed Afroz (Author), Alam, Khorshed (Author), Sathi, Nusrat Jahan (Author), Gow, Jeff (Author), Biddle, Stuart J. H. (Author) and Al-Hanawi, Mohammed Khaled (Author) |
Journal Title | Social Science and Medicine – Population Health |
Journal Citation | 14, pp. 1-7 |
Article Number | 100765 |
Number of Pages | 7 |
Year | 2021 |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 2352-8273 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2021.100765 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352827321000409 |
Abstract | Background: A high prevalence of disability has been previously observed in developed countries. Identifying trends in its prevalence and risk, as well as protective factors of disability, are essential to establish effective prevention strategies. Objective: The purposes of this study are to outline trends in the prevalence of disability among Australian adults and to analyse the relationship between obesity, and physical activity with disability. Design: A retrospective longitudinal research design. Methods: The study utilized the most recent 14 waves (wave 6 through 19) of the nationally-representative Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey (2006–2019). The Generalized Estimating Equation (GEE) with the logistic link function model was employed to estimate the relationships between obesity and physical activity with disability. The final study sample consisted of 189,519 person-year observations from 26,208 participants. Results: The pooled prevalence of disability in adults is 28%. The prevalence of disability among older adults (65 and above years) is more than 50%, irrespective of gender. Further, it identifies obesity and physical activity as risk and protective factors of disability for adults, respectively. The odds of acquisition of a disability was 1.33 times (Odds Ratios [OR]: 1.33, 95% Confidence Interval [CI]: 1.28–1.39) higher among obese adults than healthy weight counterparts. However, adults undertaking recommended level of physical activity (more than thrice a week to everyday) per week have 17% (OR: 0.83, 95% CI: 0.81–0.85) lower chances of disability acquisition. Conclusions: Obesity imposes a significant toll on adult Australians' health. This risk factor of disability can be reduced through public health interventions. |
Keywords | disability; obesity; physical activity; Australia; generalized estimating equation |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 380108. Health economics |
Byline Affiliations | School of Business |
Khulna University, Bangladesh | |
Centre for Health Research | |
King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q6486/self-reported-disability-and-its-association-with-obesity-and-physical-activity-in-australian-adults-results-from-a-longitudinal-study
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