Expanding the Reach and Impact of
Consumer e-Health Tools

June 2006

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Appendix 4. A Comparison of Internet Use and Health Status of Populations That Experience Health Disparities (Part 7)

6. Moderate/Vigorous Physical Activity

6.1 Race and Ethnicity

Rates of moderate/vigorous physical activity are slightly lower for racial and ethnic minority populations compared to nonminority populations (Figure 32). Internet use for racial and ethnic minorities, with the exception of Asians or Pacific Islanders, is also lower compared to nonminorities (Figure 31).

Figure 31

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Source: Pew Internet & American Life Project’s Daily Internet Tracking Survey,
2002–2003

Figure 32

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Source: CDC Wonder. DATA2010…the Healthy People 2010 Database.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, January 2004

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6.2 Gender

Large differences do not appear to exist between males and females in moderate/physical activity (Figure 34). Differences in Internet use do not appear to differ largely between males and females (Figure 33).

Figure 33

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Source: Pew Internet & American Life Project's Daily Internet Tracking Survey,
2002-2003

Figure 34

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Source: CDC Wonder. DATA2010…the Healthy People 2010 Database.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, January 2004

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6.3 Education Level

Rates of moderate/vigorous physical activity increase with higher levels of education, as do rates of Internet use (Figures 35 and 36). Less educated persons have lower rates of physical activity and Internet use compared to more educated persons.

Figure 35

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Source: Pew Internet & American Life Project's Daily Internet Tracking Survey,
2002-2003

Figure 36

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Source: CDC Wonder. DATA2010…the Healthy People 2010 Database.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, January 2004