Baseline characteristics in relation to 10-year physical activity pattern
| Baseline exposure | Persistent inactive/ changeable (n=2428) | Persistent active (n=2259) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 64.4±9.2 | 59.9±6.9 |
| Women (%) | 61.9 | 50.5 |
| Retired (%) | 50.5 | 37.9 |
| Depressive symptoms (%) | 17.5 | 8.1 |
| Ever smoker (%) | 63.3 | 59.2 |
| Long-standing illness (%) | 61.9 | 40.9 |
| Arthritis (%) | 39.0 | 21.1 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.0±9.2 | 25.2±7.6 |
| Highest wealth quintile (%) | 18.2 | 33.6 |
‘Persistently active’ defined as reporting moderate and/or vigorous physical activity at least once a week over all six assessment points.
BMI, body mass index.