Socio-demography, nutritional status and physical activity among elderly in Samarahan division, Sarawak, Malaysia

The physical activity among elderly has been associated with reduction of risk from all-cause mortality and improve physical, mental, social well-being. objectives were to determine the status in Samarahan Division, Sarawak its association socio- demographic characteristics nutritional status. A cross-sectional study was carried out on 199 elderly, aged between 60 90 years, rural area Division (Asajaya Simunjan district), Malaysia. Socio-demographic characteristic taken via questionnaire, body composition measured using anthropometric measurement, pedometer. Data analyzed IBM SPSS version 26. proportion physically active 12.6% mean daily steps are 3946 (SD=1669 steps). Multiple linear regressions revealed that age, mass index (BMI), sex significant activity. Lack remain a problem. Understanding these predictors related is important for designing intervention program.