The association between physical activity, low-grade inflammation, and labour market attachment among people with multimorbidity: A cross-sectional study from the Lolland-Falster Health Study, Denmark

Aim Evidence suggests low-grade inflammation (LGI) to be associated with multimorbidity. Furthermore, there are links between inflammation markers, physical activity (PA), and labour market participation. The aims of this study were to examine the association between PA and LGI in people with multim...

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Main Authors: Vivian Rueskov Poulsen, Linda Kjær Fischer, Mette Aadahl, Ole Steen Mortensen, Søren T Skou, Lars Bo Jørgensen, Randi Jepsen, Anne Møller, Therese Lockenwitz Petersen, Jan Christian Brønd, Lars Tang, Mette Korshøj
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Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-08-01
Series:Journal of Multimorbidity and Comorbidity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/26335565231195510
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author Vivian Rueskov Poulsen
Linda Kjær Fischer
Mette Aadahl
Ole Steen Mortensen
Søren T Skou
Lars Bo Jørgensen
Randi Jepsen
Anne Møller
Therese Lockenwitz Petersen
Jan Christian Brønd
Lars Tang
Mette Korshøj
author_facet Vivian Rueskov Poulsen
Linda Kjær Fischer
Mette Aadahl
Ole Steen Mortensen
Søren T Skou
Lars Bo Jørgensen
Randi Jepsen
Anne Møller
Therese Lockenwitz Petersen
Jan Christian Brønd
Lars Tang
Mette Korshøj
author_sort Vivian Rueskov Poulsen
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description Aim Evidence suggests low-grade inflammation (LGI) to be associated with multimorbidity. Furthermore, there are links between inflammation markers, physical activity (PA), and labour market participation. The aims of this study were to examine the association between PA and LGI in people with multimorbidity and if this association was moderated by self-reported labour market attachment. Methods Cross-sectional data were collected in the Lolland-Falster Health Study (LOFUS) from 2016–2020. We included 1,106 participants with multimorbidity and valid accelerometer data. PA was measured as the average counts per minute (CPM) per day during wake time and split in time spent in moderate to vigorous intensity (MVPA) and light intensity (LPA). Degree of inflammation was determined by high sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP) level. Associations were investigated using multiple logistic regression analyses, stratified by labour market attachment. Results The odds of having LGI was higher with lower amount of daily LPA. The highest odds of LGI was observed for CPM < 200 per day (odds ratio (OR) 2.55; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.46–4.43), MVPA < 15 minutes per day (OR 2.97; 95 % CI 1.56–5.62), and LPA < 90 (OR 2.89; 95 % CI 1.43–5.81) with the reference groups being CPM ≥ 400 per day, MVPA ≥ 30, and LPA ≥ 180 min per day, respectively. We could not preclude an interaction between LPA and labour market attachment ( p = 0.109). Conclusion PA recommendations should be developed with attention to people with chronic diseases, who may experience barriers to reach PA at high intensities. People with no labour market attachment may benefit from primary and secondary prevention of multimorbidity.
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spelling doaj-art-8957eeba0b0b4ee7a3e9146cbac288982025-01-27T22:03:20ZengSAGE PublishingJournal of Multimorbidity and Comorbidity2633-55652023-08-011310.1177/26335565231195510The association between physical activity, low-grade inflammation, and labour market attachment among people with multimorbidity: A cross-sectional study from the Lolland-Falster Health Study, DenmarkVivian Rueskov PoulsenLinda Kjær FischerMette AadahlOle Steen MortensenSøren T SkouLars Bo JørgensenRandi JepsenAnne MøllerTherese Lockenwitz PetersenJan Christian BrøndLars TangMette KorshøjAim Evidence suggests low-grade inflammation (LGI) to be associated with multimorbidity. Furthermore, there are links between inflammation markers, physical activity (PA), and labour market participation. The aims of this study were to examine the association between PA and LGI in people with multimorbidity and if this association was moderated by self-reported labour market attachment. Methods Cross-sectional data were collected in the Lolland-Falster Health Study (LOFUS) from 2016–2020. We included 1,106 participants with multimorbidity and valid accelerometer data. PA was measured as the average counts per minute (CPM) per day during wake time and split in time spent in moderate to vigorous intensity (MVPA) and light intensity (LPA). Degree of inflammation was determined by high sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP) level. Associations were investigated using multiple logistic regression analyses, stratified by labour market attachment. Results The odds of having LGI was higher with lower amount of daily LPA. The highest odds of LGI was observed for CPM < 200 per day (odds ratio (OR) 2.55; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.46–4.43), MVPA < 15 minutes per day (OR 2.97; 95 % CI 1.56–5.62), and LPA < 90 (OR 2.89; 95 % CI 1.43–5.81) with the reference groups being CPM ≥ 400 per day, MVPA ≥ 30, and LPA ≥ 180 min per day, respectively. We could not preclude an interaction between LPA and labour market attachment ( p = 0.109). Conclusion PA recommendations should be developed with attention to people with chronic diseases, who may experience barriers to reach PA at high intensities. People with no labour market attachment may benefit from primary and secondary prevention of multimorbidity.https://doi.org/10.1177/26335565231195510
spellingShingle Vivian Rueskov Poulsen
Linda Kjær Fischer
Mette Aadahl
Ole Steen Mortensen
Søren T Skou
Lars Bo Jørgensen
Randi Jepsen
Anne Møller
Therese Lockenwitz Petersen
Jan Christian Brønd
Lars Tang
Mette Korshøj
The association between physical activity, low-grade inflammation, and labour market attachment among people with multimorbidity: A cross-sectional study from the Lolland-Falster Health Study, Denmark
Journal of Multimorbidity and Comorbidity
title The association between physical activity, low-grade inflammation, and labour market attachment among people with multimorbidity: A cross-sectional study from the Lolland-Falster Health Study, Denmark
title_full The association between physical activity, low-grade inflammation, and labour market attachment among people with multimorbidity: A cross-sectional study from the Lolland-Falster Health Study, Denmark
title_fullStr The association between physical activity, low-grade inflammation, and labour market attachment among people with multimorbidity: A cross-sectional study from the Lolland-Falster Health Study, Denmark
title_full_unstemmed The association between physical activity, low-grade inflammation, and labour market attachment among people with multimorbidity: A cross-sectional study from the Lolland-Falster Health Study, Denmark
title_short The association between physical activity, low-grade inflammation, and labour market attachment among people with multimorbidity: A cross-sectional study from the Lolland-Falster Health Study, Denmark
title_sort association between physical activity low grade inflammation and labour market attachment among people with multimorbidity a cross sectional study from the lolland falster health study denmark
url https://doi.org/10.1177/26335565231195510
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