Table 2 Longitudinal association between levels of physical activity (light-to-moderate and vigorous intensities) with depression in older adults
Incidence risk ratio of incident depression (95% confidence intervals) | ||
|---|---|---|
PAa + confounders model | PAa + confounders + healthy ageing model | |
Participation in light-to-moderate PA | ||
Once a week versus never | 0.614 (0.586–0.643) | 0.766 (0.732–0.802) |
Twice or more a week versus never | 0.466 (0.447–0.486) | 0.683 (0.656–0.711) |
Participation in vigorous PA | ||
Once a week versus never | 0.667 (0.637–0.697) | 0.848 (0.811–0.887) |
Twice or more a week versus never | 0.594 (0.569–0.620) | 0.830 (0.795–0.866) |