Introduction
These physical activity data are from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), a national telephone survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health departments. The BRFSS physical activity questions attempt to measure a person’s physical activity in leisure-time, household, and transportation. Additional information about these survey questions can be found in the article Prevalence of Physical Activity, Including Lifestyle Activities Among Adults — United States, 2000–2001.
2001–2007
State Physical Activity Statistics
This U.S. map displays the prevalence of people in each state meeting
physical activity recommendations. You may look at nationwide prevalence by
year, view individual state summary data by year or compare states.
2001–2007 State Physical Activity Comparisons by Demographic Group
Select year to compare physical activity statistics and demographics
(age, race/ethnicity, gender, education) in two or more states.
Metropolitan Area Physical Activity Statistics
Physical activity statistics among select metropolitan areas.
1988–2007 No Leisure-Time Physical Activity
Trend Chart
Select to see a trend of no leisure-time physical activity.
Physical Activity Statistics Definitions
Related Resources
1998 U.S. Physical Activity Statistics:
Participation in Select Physical Activities
National Health Interview Survey 1998 (NHIS), Adults Aged 18 and Over
1995 U.S. Physical Activity Statistics: Trips
to School by Distance and Mode
Nationwide Personal Transportation Survey 1995 (NPTS), Youth Aged 5–15
Years
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Page last updated: June 23, 2008
Content Source: Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion