Different impacts of physical activity on health in urban and rural older adults

Author:

Lin Shu‐Fen1,Chu Chia‐Hsiang2,Chou Wei‐Ting3,Hsieh Tsung‐Cheng4,Kuo Yu‐Lun1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Nursing Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology Hualien Taiwan

2. Hualien County Health Bureau Hualien Taiwan

3. National Health Insurance Administration Ministry of Health and Welfare Taipei Taiwan

4. Institute of Medical Sciences Tzu Chi University Hualien Taiwan

Abstract

AbstractObjectiveThis study aimed to explore the impact of physical activity on health among older adults in urban and rural areas in Taiwan.MethodsThis study employed a cross‐sectional design and data were analyzed from 2015 to 2019 from the Hualien County Health Bureau. Participants were divided into urban (n = 4780) and rural groups (n = 4983), and logistic regression models were employed to examine how physical activity relates to their health condition in urban and rural older adults.ResultsResults indicated lower physical activity levels and higher unhealthy behavior rate in rural older adults compared to their urban counterparts. Rural older adults had higher rates of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes but lower rates of mental illness. Physical activity demonstrated greater physical health benefits for urban older adults than rural older people. Conversely, rural individuals who engaged in physical activity 150 min/week exhibited greater mental health benefits than their urban counterparts.ConclusionsPhysical activity offers significant mental health benefits for both urban and rural older adults; however, notable improvements in physical health among urban older adults was found. If in the presence of unhealthy behaviors, regular physical activity may not effectively prevent chronic diseases. It is crucial to promote physical activity and healthy behaviors in rural areas.

Publisher

Wiley

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