October 8, 2020

Physical Distancing Measures and Walking Activity in Middle-Aged and Older Residents in Changsha, China During the COVID-19 Epidemic Period: Longitudinal Observational Study (Preprint)

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Mental Health and Personal Impact

Keywords (Tags): mental health personal impact

• Among adults in a prospective cohort study in Changsha, China, the mean daily steps taken dropped and the prevalence of low daily steps increased from 3% to 18.5% in the 30 days following the first local COVID-19 diagnosis. These changes were especially pronounced for women and older adults. The authors suggest that while these data could point to successful physical distancing practices to contain the epidemic, they also raise concerns about unintended effects on physical activity.

Wang et al. (Oct 2, 2020). Physical Distancing Measures and Walking Activity in Middle-Aged and Older Residents in Changsha, China During the COVID-19 Epidemic Period: Longitudinal Observational Study (Preprint). Journal of Medical Internet Research. https://doi.org/10.2196/21632