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标题：Correlates of leisure-time physical activity in an elderly population in Singapore.
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作者：W M Lian ; G L Gan ; C H Pin 等
期刊名称：American journal of public health
印刷版ISSN：0090-0036
出版年度：1999
卷号：89
期号：10
页码：1578-1580
出版社：American Public Health Association
摘要：OBJECTIVES: This study assessed correlates of leisure-time physical activity among the elderly in Singapore. METHODS: A cross-sectional household survey was conducted in 1998 with 2494 subjects 60 years and older. RESULTS: Regular leisure-time physical activity was practiced by 47.0% of men and 38.5% of women. It was significantly correlated with family support, proportion of family members exercising, awareness of benefits of exercise, and healthy dietary habits. Other significant but negative correlates were smoking and barriers to exercise, such as lack of time and poor health. CONCLUSIONS: Exercise programs for the elderly should aim at helping them overcome barriers to exercise, informing them of the benefits of exercise, and involving their families.