A comparison of objective physical activity, muscle strength, and depression among community-dwelling older women living in sloped versus non-sloped environments

Objective To examine the relationship between the living location and outcomes of physical activity level and physical and psychological functioning in older women. The specific aim was to understand the association between living in a sloped versus non-sloped environment and these outcomes. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting and Participants 108 older women aged 65 years or older who resided in Nagasaki prefecture participated. Measurements Physical activity, lung function, muscle strength (hand grip and quadriceps force) and depressive symptoms were assessed objectively. Results In logistic regression, activity counts per day (OR 0.779, 95%CI 0.715-0.841, p