Accelerometer-derived physical activity in those with cardio-metabolic disease compared to healthy adults: a UK Biobank study of 52,556 participants.

Sophie CassidyHarley FullerJosephine ChauMichael CattAdrian BaumanMichael I Trenell

Published in: Acta diabetologica (2018)

In the largest accelerometer cohort to date, there are significant associations between cardio-metabolic disease and physical activity variables after 5 years of follow-up. Triaxial accelerometers provide enhanced measurement opportunities for measuring lifestyle behaviours in chronic disease.

Keyphrases

physical activity
body mass index
sleep quality
cardiovascular disease
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
cross sectional
depressive symptoms