Elderly activity decreased by 30% due to the spread of new coronavirus infection June 6: 4:46
It was found that the activity time of elderly people was reduced by about 30% due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, and the National Center for Longevity Medical Research calls for the prevention of infection and physical activity as much as possible.
The National Center for Longevity and Medical Research conducted an online survey of the activity status of 1600 men and women between the ages of 65 and 84 living in Tokyo, Osaka, etc. from April 23 to 27 when the state of emergency was announced. ..
According to it, the time spent exercising and doing housework was 4 hours 5 minutes per week in January, but it was 3 hours in April, a decrease of about 30%.
In addition, 50% of the elderly answered that they were doing some kind of exercise, and when asked by multiple answers what kind of exercise they were doing, 35% said that "exercising at home" and 34% said that "walking". "Outdoor exercise" was 3%.
At the National Center for Longevity Medical Research, we are developing a free app that encourages walks and gymnastics, assuming that a decrease in activity time may lead to an increase in the number of elderly people who need nursing care. I am calling to move.