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Effects of Leisure Type on Health Status and Obesity Index of Senior Citizens in Suwon Area

수원지역 노인들의 여가활동유형이 건강상태와 비만지표에 미치는 영향

  • Kim, Yun-Hye (Department of Food and Nutrition, Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Lee, Bog-Hieu (Department of Food and Nutrition, Chung-Ang University)
  • 김윤혜 (중앙대학교 생활과학대학 식품영양학과) ;
  • 이복희 (중앙대학교 생활과학대학 식품영양학과)
  • Published : 2006.06.30
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Abstract

The study aims to examine whether regular leisure activity of the elderly with active and passive types has a beneficial effect to enhance their health condition. The elderly subjects of 164 (82 of elderly who do active leisure and 82 of elderly who do passive leisure) aged over 60 years in Suwon area were employed. Survey questionnaires were administered to investigate general characteristics, life style, and health status along with anthropometric measurement. From the findings, the elderly who do active leisure were highly educated and better in living status. The elderly who do passive leisure showed higher drinking and smoking rates as well as higher obesity and overweight rates in comparison to the other counterpart. Furthermore, the elderly who do passive leisure were poor in health status. 'Painful knee and eye', 'lower back pain', and 'fatigue' were the most prevalent among subjective symptoms of the elderly. In conclusion, the elderly with active leisure activity seemed to have better life style and maintain good health status. Therefore, it is critically important to establish the health program combined with various leisure activity for the seniors to promote and energize the later years of life.

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