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Forrest Yau
Forrest Yau
Hong Kong
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Research Article
The Effect of Depression and Cognitive Impairment on 7-year Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Chinese Aged 65 and Older
Author(s): Ruby Yu, Forrest Yau, Jason Leung and Jean WooRuby Yu, Forrest Yau, Jason Leung and Jean Woo
Objective: To examine the influence of depression and cognitive impairment at baseline on the subsequent levels of cardiorespiratory fitness at 7 years and to compare maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), the distance walked in the 6-minute walk test (6MWD) and self-reported physical activity in relation to depression and cognitive impairment. Methods: A total of 1,179 Chinese older adults aged 65 and above who participated in the MrOs (Hong Kong) and MsOs (Hong Kong) study during 2001-2003 were re-assessed after 7 years of follow-up. Baseline information on depression, cognitive function and a number of health-related variables were obtained through interview. The outcome variables were cardiorespiratory fitness as measured by VO2max, 6MWD, and physical activity as measured with the Physical Activity Scale of the Elderly (PASE) at 7 years. .. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2167-7182.1000149