Background It is generally believed that sedentary behavior (SB) increases the risk of falls
among older adults, but the evidence for it remains inconsistent and scarce. Purpose Our …

Background Higher physical activity (PA) and lower sedentary behaviour (SB) are
associated with better muscle strength, balance, and functional ability, which are imperative …

Fear of falling and history of falls are frequent situations in older adults, which can be
aggravated by sedentary behavior (SB). The objective was to establish SB cutoff values …

The objective of this work was to summarise and evaluate the evidence showing that
physical activity is a protector factor as regards falls in older people. Relevant studies were …

This systematic review examines the association between physical activity (PA) level and
risk of falling in community-dwelling older adults. A search of PubMed, Embase, CINAHL …

Background In the last decade, sedentary behavior has emerged as a new risk factor for
health. The elderly spend most of their awake time in sedentary activities. Despite this high …

Background/objectives: Sedentary behavior (SB), defined as sitting (nonexercising),
reclining, and lying down (posture), or by low energy expenditure, is a public health risk …

Background Exercise prevents falls in older adults. Regular updates of estimated effects of
exercise on falls are warranted given the number of new trials, the increasing number of …

Sedentary behavior and health outcomes in older adults: A systematic review Page 1 AIMS
Medical Science, 7(1): 10–39. DOI: 10.3934/medsci.2020002 Received: 07 January 2020 …

Aim This study aims to clarify the risk factors for falls to prevent severe consequences in
older adults. Methods We searched the PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Google …