Investigators: Dr Mitch Duncan, Prof Louisa Jorm, Prof Gregory Kolt (CI), Prof Kerry Mummery, Dr Richard Rosenkranz, Lisa Yorston.
The aims of this project were to examine the relationship between the amount and intensity of physical activity undertaken by those over 65 years of age, and their perceived limitations in functional activity. In relation to middle-aged men, the aim of the study was to examine the relationship between the amount and intensity of physical activity and volume of seated activity and a range of health and non-health variables including medical conditions, perceived health and quality of life status, dietary behaviours, education, employment, rurality and socioeconomic status.
Outcomes resulting from this research:
George E, Rosenkranz R, Kolt G. Chronic disease and sitting time in middle-aged Australian males: findings from the 45 and Up Study. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Activity [Internet] 2013 Feb 8;10:20. doi:10.1186/1479-5868-10-20
Rosenkranz RR, Duncan MJ, Rosenkranz SK, Kolt GS. Active lifestyles related to excellent self-rated health and quality of life: cross sectional findings from 194,545 participants in The 45 and Up Study. BMC Public Health [Internet] 2013;13(1):1071. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-13-1071
Yorston L, Kolt G, Rosenkranz R. Physical Activity and Physical Function in Older Adults: The 45 and Up Study. J Am Geriatr Soc 2012;60(4):719–25. doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2012.03906.x
