The COVID Pandemic Worsened Physical Activity Disproportionately in Frailer Adults: A Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.

Myles O'Brien, Andrea Mayo, Olga Theou

School of Physiotherapy (Faculty of Health) and Department of Medicine (Faculty of Medicine), Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.School of Physiotherapy (Faculty of Health) and Department of Medicine (Faculty of Medicine), Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada. · pubmed

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Abstract

Frailty is associated with increased hospitalization and mortality and may be exacerbated with physical inactivity. The COVID-19 pandemic has heterogeneously impacted peoples' physical activity level, but the impact on the frail population is unclear.

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Research summary

The paper addresses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity levels in frail adults, which is relevant to aging and longevity as frailty is a significant factor in health outcomes for older adults. However, the study primarily focuses on the consequences of the pandemic rather than addressing root causes of aging or proposing solutions for lifespan extension. Thus, while it contributes to understanding the challenges faced by a vulnerable population, its overall impact on the field of longevity research is limited.

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