Atopic Dermatitis Is Associated with Less Physical Activity in US Adults

J Invest Dermatol. 2016 Aug;136(8):1714-1716. doi: 10.1016/j.jid.2016.04.025. Epub 2016 May 14.

Abstract

In the present study, we demonstrate that adult atopic dermatitis is associated with decreased moderate-vigorous and overall physical activity as judged by actigraphy. Such decreased activity may place atopic dermatitis patients at higher risk for cardiovascular disease.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Actigraphy
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / epidemiology*
  • Exercise*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nutrition Surveys / statistics & numerical data*
  • Risk Factors
  • Sedentary Behavior
  • United States / epidemiology
  • Young Adult