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August 13, 2025Archives of Public HealthOpen Access

Inequalities in the practice of physical activity in the city of São Paulo between 2003 and 2015: Evidence from a population-based study among older adults

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BFBruno Holanda FerreiraCMCamila Nascimento MonteiroTFTatiane Kosimenko Ferrari Figueiredo

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Overview

Population-based analysis reveals increased physical activity rates among older adults, highlighting disparities by sociodemographic factors.

Key Points

  • The prevalence of sufficient physical activity in older adults increased from 20.5% to 30.1% over 12 years.
  • Significant increases were noted in males, those aged 60-69, and individuals with low education levels.
  • Data was obtained from two health surveys conducted in São Paulo in 2003 and 2015, focusing on physical activity levels.
  • Findings indicate that while physical activity has risen, inequalities persist, necessitating targeted health policies.

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Ferreira et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a34d9b234c60ad5c20af35https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-025-01630-3
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