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Comparación entre el auto-reporte de actividad física y la medición con acelerómetro según factores sociodemográficos
(Chile. Universidad Mayor, 2020)
Introduction: Determining level of physical activity (PA) can be done with objective measurement, through accelerometer, or by subjective measurement through self-report questionnaire. The aim of this study was to compare ...
Factors associated with cognitive impairment in older adults in Chile
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2019)
Background: The risk factors for the development of cognitive impairment are not well known. Aim: To identify socio-demographic, lifestyle and health-related factors associated with cognitive impairment in older Chilean ...
Association of a healthy lifestyle index with cardiovascular risk factors in Chileans adults
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2018)
Background: Healthy lifestyles are associated with a better metabolic- and cardiovascular health profile. Aim: To investigate the association between a lifestyle score and cardiovascular risk in Chilean adults. Material ...
Prevalence and patterns of active commuting according to socio-demographic factors in the Chilean population
(ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2019)
Introduction: The objective of this study was to investigate levels of self-reported active commuting by socio-demographics factors in Chile. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 5,157 participants (women: ...
Association between Walking Pace and Diabetes: Findings from the Chilean National Health Survey 2016-2017
(MDPI Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2020-08)
Background: Walking pace is a well-known indicator of physical capability, but it is also a strong predictor of type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, there is a lack of evidence on the association between walking pace and T2D, ...
Association between Different Modes of Travelling and Adiposity in Chilean Population: Findings from the Chilean National Health Survey 2016-2017
(MDPI Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2020-05)
Background: Active travel has been suggested as a feasible way of increasing physical activity levels. Although international studies have demonstrated its effect over different health outcomes and adiposity, there is still ...
Comparación de los niveles de actividad física medidos con cuestionario de autorreporte (IPAQ) con medición de acelerometría según estado nutricional
(Sociedad Medica de Santiago, 2020-01)
Background: It is unknown if nutritional status could influence the accuracy of self-reported physical activity (PA) levels. Aim: To compare PA measured using the international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ) and ...
Nivel de actividad física y sedentarismo en personas con diagnóstico de cáncer en Chile
(Sociedad Medica de Santiago, 2020-02)
Background: One of the side effects of cancer treatment is a low level of physical activity (PA) due to fatigue and pain. Aim: To quantify PA levels in Chilean people with cancer. Material and Methods: Analysis of the ...
Fitness cardiorrespiratorio estimado mediante ecuación y su caracterización sociodemográfica en población chilena: Resultados de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud 2016-2017
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2020-12)
Background: Cardiorespiratory fitness is a strong predictor of mortality and chronic diseases. However, its estimation is costly and time consuming which may limit it broad use in population-based studies. Aim: To estimate ...
Prevalencia de fragilidad en personas mayores de Chile: resultados de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud 2016-2017
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2020-10)
Background: The assessment of frailty among older people could help to reduce its social and health burden. Aim: To determine and characterize the prevalence of frailty in Chilean older adults. Material and Methods: We ...