Differences in physical activity and mental function according to the employment status of elderly Japanese.

Mami Inoue Asuka Kawaguchi Soshiro Kashima Momoko Nagai-Tanima Tomoki Aoyama

Published in: Journal of occupational health (2023)

The results suggest that physical activity and mental function among older adults may differ according to their employment status, especially for men. Employment among the elderly may play an important role in maintaining their physical activity and mental function.

Keyphrases

physical activity
middle aged
mental health
body mass index
mental illness
community dwelling
depressive symptoms