Individual level lifestyle changes during the COVID-19 pandemic – A Finnish population-based study

ConclusionsThe results highlight unfavorable changes in LPA and vegetable consumption especially in older women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of the unfavorable changes may be explained by aging, but the pandemic containment measures may have accelerated them indicating the need for health promotion actions among the elderly.Key messagesThe lifestyle changes observed during COVID-19 pandemic were complex, varying by sex and age groups and being both favorable and unfavorable for health.Special attention should be given to promotion of physical activity in the elderly during and after the pandemic.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research