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2007 Publications and Materials
Prevalence of Regular Physical Activity
among Adults- United
States, 2001 and 2005 (12/20/07)
From 2001 to 2005, the prevalence of regular physical activity
increased 8.6% among women overall and 3.5% among men.
Participation in
High School Physical Education- Ontario, Canada,
1999-2005 (2/1/07)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5603a2.htm
PDF (p. 52)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5603.pdf
This report describes the results of an analysis which indicated a
significant linear decrease from 1999 to 2005 in the percentage of
students who were enrolled in PE. Female and older students were
least likely to be enrolled in PE and to participate in vigorous
physical activity during the average PE class. As in the United
States, coordinated programs involving schools, communities, and
policy makers are needed to provide effective PE for all youths in
Ontario. During 1999-2005, male students were significantly more
likely than female students to be enrolled in PE, attend PE class
daily, and participate in vigorous physical activity during the
average PE class.
Physical Activity among Adults- United States,
2000 and 2005 (2/1/07)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/pubs/pubd/hestats/physicalactivity/ physicalactivity.htm
This report compares national estimates of physical activity, both
usual daily activity and leisure-time physical activity, among
adults based on responses to the physical activity questions found
in the 2000 and 2005 National Health Interview Surveys. Between 2000
and 2005, there was little change in the percentage of adults
engaging in usual daily activities and leisure-time physical
activities.
Association Between
Physical Activity and Proximity to Physical Activity Resources among
Low-Income, Midlife Women
(1/8/07)
http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2007/jan/06_0049.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2007/jan/pdf/06_0049.pdf
Results indicate the need for both individual and environmental
intervention strategies to increase levels of physical activity among
underinsured, midlife women.
2006 Publications and Materials
QuickStats:
Percentage of Adults Who Engaged in Any Leisure-Time Strengthening Activity,
by Sex and Age Group (10/31/06)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5535a7.htm
In 2005, approximately one fourth of all adults reported participating in
any leisure-time strengthening activity, a component of overall physical
fitness. Men were more likely than women to engage in leisure-time
strengthening activities. The percentage of adults who engaged in these
activities decreased with age, from 37% among persons aged 18-24 years to
10% among persons aged 75 years and older.
Correlates
of Physical Activity for Adults with Disability
(8/21/06)
http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2006/jul/05_0207.htm
This study was designed to determine factors that influence the physical
activity level of adults with disability as identified in a large
representative sample of U.S. adults. Only one fourth of the study
population met the recommendation for moderate activity level. African
American race, age of 50 years or older, annual income of $50,000 or
higher, and being in good, fair, or poor health were all significantly
related to activity level; sex, education level, health care access, and
years of disability were not.
QuickStats:
Percentage of Older Adults Who Engaged in Regular Leisure-Time Physical
Activity, by Age Group and Sex- United States, 2000-2003
(8/21/06)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5528a7.htm
During 2000-2003, men aged 55 years of age and older were more likely
than women in the same age group to engage in regular leisure-time physical
activity. For both men and women, prevalence of regular activity was nearly
the same for adults aged 55-64 and 65-74 years, declined among those aged
75-84 years, and declined further among those aged 85 years and older. Among
adults aged 85 years and older, approximately one in 10 men and one in 20
women engaged in regular leisure-time physical activity.
Trends
in Strength Training- United States, 1998-2004 (8/1/06)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5528a1.htm
Only 21.9 percent of men and 17.5 percent of women (age adjusted) in
2004 reported strength training two or more times per week. This is
substantially lower than the national 2010 objective of 30 percent and
underscores the need for additional programs to increase strength training
among adults.
Physical
Activity for Everyone (8/1/06)
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/spotlight.htm
This summer, remember that it’s never too late — or too early — to begin an
active lifestyle.
Using Pedometers to Promote Physical Activity among Working Urban Women–
Letter to the Editor (3/30/06)
http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2006/apr/05_0157.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2006/apr/pdf/05_0157.pdf
Evidence suggests that walking-based programs, particularly those
incorporating pedometers, may be an effective way to increase individuals’
physical activity levels. As a first step toward implementing a similar
program among urban working women (who face numerous barriers to structured
physical activity), a project was undertaken with two goals. The first goal
was to compare the performance of two pedometer models and the second goal
was to determine the real-life feasibility of pedometer use among working
urban women. This feasibility study revealed some difficulties in the
day-to-day use of pedometers, including the pedometers not being worn and
accidentally resetting counts.
2005 Publications and Materials
Trends in Leisure-Time Physical Inactivity by Age, Sex, and Race/Ethnicity-
United States, 1994-2004
(10/30/05)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5439a5.htm
PDF (p. 991)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5439.pdf
CDC analyzed data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
(BRFSS) for the period 1994-2004. This report is the first analysis of BRFSS
physical-inactivity trends that includes all 50 states and the District of
Columbia. Overall, the prevalence of leisure-time physical inactivity
declined significantly, from 29.8% in 1994 to 23.7% in 2004. The proportions
of physical inactivity among men and women were highest in 1994 (men, 27.9%;
women, 31.5%) and decreased through 2004 (men, 21.4%; women, 25.9%). The
largest decline was among men aged 50-59 years (from 33.5% to 23.5%) and
among women aged 60-69 years (from 37.8% to 28.5%). For women in every age
group, the prevalence of leisure-time physical inactivity also declined
significantly from 1996 to 2004. Women aged > 70 years had the highest
prevalence of physical inactivity.
Arthritis Health Communication Campaign (1/30/05)
http://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/campaigns/physical_activity/index.htm
“Physical Activity. The Arthritis Pain Reliever” is a health communications
campaign for general use by state health departments and their partners. The
campaign was developed after conducting extensive formative research to
promote physical activity as a method of arthritis self-management. The
campaign is designed to achieve the following goals: raise awareness of
physical activity as a way to manage arthritis pain and increase function;
increase understanding of how to use physical activity (types and duration)
to ease arthritis symptoms and prevent further disability; enhance the
confidence of persons with arthritis that they can be physically active; and
increase trial of physical activity behaviors.
2004 Publications and Materials
Older Adult
Perspectives on Physical Activity and Exercise: Voices from Multiple
Cultures (9/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2004/oct/04_0028.htm
The purpose of this study was to examine barriers and facilitators to
physical activity and exercise among underserved, ethnically diverse older
adults. Walking was the exercise of choice across all ethnic groups. Health
served as both a motivator and a barrier to physical activity. Other factors
influencing physical activity were weather, transportation, and personal
safety.
Physical
Activity Among Asians and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders- 50
States and the District of Columbia, 2001-2003 (8/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5333a2.htm
PDF (p. 756)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5333.pdf
This report summarizes the results of an analysis, which indicated that
approximately 41.0% of Asian and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
(NHOPI) men and 35.8% of Asian and NHOPI women reported lifestyle physical
activity participation that met or exceeded recommended levels of physical
activity. These values were lower than overall estimates for U.S. men and
women in 2003 (48.4 for men and 43.3 for women). In addition, Asian and
NHOPI women also had a higher prevalence of lifestyle physical inactivity
(17.8%) than Asian and NHOPI men (14.9%).
National
Campaign to Get Kids Physically Active is Working (Press Release)
(2/27/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/r040217.htm
VERB Campaign
http://www.cdc.gov/youthcampaign/
Survey results indicate that physical activity among youth aged 9-13 is
increasing as a result of the multicultural media campaign VERBTM.
VERBTM
had one of the largest effects, a 34 percent increase, in weekly free-time
physical activity sessions among 8.6 million children ages 9-10 in the
United States. The survey also showed that the VERBTM
campaign was especially effective in shrinking the gap in physical activity
levels between boys and girls. There was a 27 percent increase in free-time
physical activity sessions among U.S. girls in the entire 9-13 age range.
Prevalence
of No Leisure-Time Physical Activity- 35 States and the District of
Columbia, 1988-2002 (2/6/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5304a4.htm
PDF (p. 82)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5304.pdf
To examine trends in no leisure-time physical activity and further
characterize them by sex, age group, and racial/ethnic population, CDC
analyzed 1988-2002 data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
for 35 states* and the District of Columbia. This report summarizes the
results of that analysis, which indicated that leisure-time physical
inactivity decreased during 1988-2002, especially after 1996, with declining
trends among men and women, the majority of age groups, and the majority of
racial/ ethnic populations. Overall, the prevalence of no leisure-time
physical activity peaked in 1989 at approximately 32% and was stable until
1996, after which it declined an average of 1% per year to 25% in 2002. By
sex, the prevalence decreased from 29% to 22% among men and from 32% to 28%
among women..
U.S. Physical Activity Statistics (1/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/stats/us_physical_activity/
These physical activity data are from the Behavioral Risk Factor
Surveillance System (BRFSS), a national telephone survey conducted by CDC
and state health departments. The BRFSS physical activity questions attempt
to measure a person’s physical activity in leisure-time, household, and
transportation. Data is provided by state, age, race/ethnicity, gender,
education, metropolitan area, and other.
Strength
Training Among Adults Aged >65 Years- United States, 2001 (1/26/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5302a1.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5302.pdf
CDC analyzed data from the 2001 National Health Interview Survey. In
face-to-face interviews, respondents were asked, "How often do you do
physical activities specifically designed to strengthen your muscles, such
as lifting weights or doing calisthenics?" Women were less likely than men
to meet the objective - adults who perform, >2 days per week,
physical activities that enhance and maintain muscular strength and
endurance. The findings in this report indicate that, in 2001, the majority
of older adults, including those who met the national objective for physical
activity, did not engage in strength training. Approximately 11% of
respondents aged >65 years reported that they engaged in strength
training >2 days per week. These results suggest the need for
targeted programs to encourage certain older-adult populations (e.g., women
and persons who are less educated, obese, or physically inactive) to
increase strength training.
2003 Publications and Materials
Trails for Health: Healthy Lifestyles/Environments
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/pdf/trails_july_2003.pdf
Through the Trails for Health initiative, CDC provides information and
technical assistance to help states promote trails as an enjoyable,
versatile, and practical means of engaging in physical activity.
Physical
Activity Levels Among Children Aged 9-13 Years - United States, 2002
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5233a1.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5233.pdf
This report presents data from the Youth Media Campaign Longitudinal
Survey, a nationally representative survey, which indicate that 61.5% of
children aged 9-13 years do not participate in any organized physical
activity during their nonschool hours and that 22.6% do not engage in any
free-time physical activity. Regardless of race/ethnicity, age, and sex, the
three organized physical activities engaged in most often by children aged
9-13 years were baseball/softball, soccer, and basketball. Among children
aged 9-11 years, dance was among the three activities mentioned most often
by non-Hispanic black and white girls. Baseball/softball was mentioned most
often by non-Hispanic white girls and boys aged 12-13. Concerns about
neighborhood safety were reported more frequently for girls (17.6%) than for
boys (14.6%). The survey findings demonstrate a need to address common
barriers to participation in organized physical activities among children,
especially members of certain racial/ethnic populations.
Physical Activity Among Adults: United States, 2000 (Press Release)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/03news/physicalactivity.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/ad/ad333.pdf
This report shows about 1 in 5 American adults engage in a high level of
overall physical activity, including both activity at work and during
leisure time. At the other end of the spectrum, about 1 in 4 American adults
engage in little or no regular physical activity. Men (21.3%) were more
likely than women (16.9%) to engage in a high level of overall physical
activity. Men (23.3%) and women (23.8%) were about equally likely to engage
in a medium-high level of overall physical activity.
2002 Publications and Materials
Prevalence
of Health-Care Providers Asking Older Adults About Their Physical Activity
Levels - United States, 1998
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5119a2.htm
PDF (p. 412)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5119.pdf
To evaluate whether health-care providers ask about physical activity among
older adults, CDC analyzed data from the 1998 National Health Interview
Survey. This report summarizes the results of that analysis, which indicate
that approximately half of older adults who attended a routine check-up
during the previous year reported being asked about physical activity by
their health-care providers. A total of 52% of respondents reported that
their health-care providers had asked about their level of physical activity
or exercise. Women were significantly less likely than men to be asked. The
likelihood of being asked declined with age and increased with level of
education. Persons who were obese were more likely to be asked than persons
with normal weight. To help older adults make lifestyle changes, health-care
providers should ask older adults during routine check-ups about their
physical activity levels.
Leisure-Time Physical Activity Among Adults: United States, 1997-98
(Press Release)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/02news/physical_activity.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/ad/ad325.pdf
Companion Tables
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/ad/tables_ad325.pdf
This report presents selected prevalence estimates for leisure-time
physical activity among U.S. adults, using data from the 1997-98 National
Health Interview Survey (NHIS). About 6 in 10 adults (61.7%) engaged in at
least some leisure-time physical activity, about 3 in 10 adults (30.6%)
engaged in regular leisure-time physical activity, and about 2 in 10 adults
(22.9%) engaged in any strengthening activities. Prevalence of leisure-time
physical activity was higher for men than for women, declined with age,
increased with education and income, and was lower for widowed adults than
for adults in other marital status groups. Men were slightly more likely
than women to engage in light-moderate and/or vigorous physical activity at
least 5 times per week. Men (34.4%) were more likely than women (27.3%) to
engage in any regular physical activity. Men (27.2%) were more likely than
women (18.7%) to engage in strengthening activities. Women who had incomes 4
times the poverty level or more (29.3%) were 3 times as likely as women with
incomes below the poverty level (9.9%) to engage in strengthening
activities. Married women (60.7%) were more likely than women in any other
marital status group to engage in at least some leisure-time physical
activity. Women with a bachelor’s degree (30.7%) and those with a
graduate-level degree (32.6%) were 4 times as school diploma (7.8%) to
engage in strengthening activities.
2001 Publications and Materials
Increasing
Physical Activity: A Report on Recommendations of the Task Force on
Community Preventive Services
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5018a1.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/rr/rr5018.pdf
Physical inactivity and dietary patterns are second only to tobacco use as
a leading cause of preventable death in the United States. The Task Force on
Community Preventive Services conducted systematic reviews of community
interventions to increase physical activity. The Task Force strongly
recommended or recommended six interventions: two informational approaches;
three behavioral and social approaches; and one environmental and policy
approach. Even with all the known benefits of regular physical activity,
only 25% of adults in the United States report engaging in recommended
physical activity levels (i.e., either 30 minutes of moderate-intensity
activity on >5 days/week or 20 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical
activity on >3 days/week); 29% report no leisure-time regular physical
activity; and only 27% of students in grades 9-12 engage in
moderate-intensity physical activity.
Physical Activity: Women’s Health Topics A-Z
http://www.cdc.gov/women/az/phyact.htm
View women’s health resources related to physical activity.
Fact Sheet: Physical
Activity and Women
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/women.htm
Learn more about physical activity and women.
Fact Sheets by
Population: Physical Activity and Health
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/fact.htm
Learn more about physical activity and a variety of groups, including
adolescents, adults, older adults, people with disabilities, and women.
Fast Stats A-Z:
Exercise/Physical Activity
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/sgr.htm
View data and statistics on exercise/physical activity.
How
Parents Can Encourage Girls to Play Sports
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/sport_initiatives/daugthertips.htm
View tips on how parents can encourage physical activity.
Making Physical
Activity Part of Your Life
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/life/
Just knowing that physical activity is good for us doesn't mean that we'll
easily be able to make it part of our daily routines—it's sometimes
difficult to adopt new habits. But it's important to remember that you can
start out slowly and work your way up to a higher level of activity. This
site provides ideas for how to make physical activity part of your life and
how to do it safely.
Nutrition and Physical
Activity
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/
Learn more about nutrition and physical activity.
Physical Activity
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/
Who ever said physical activity is all work and no play? In fact, it can be
just the opposite! There is no need to think of strenuous workouts that are
painful and boring. Instead, imagine doing fun physical activities you enjoy
and look forward to. Do physical activity for enjoyment and watch the health
benefits follow!
Physical Activity and
Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/sgr.htm
Many Americans may be surprised at the extent and strength of the evidence
linking physical activity to numerous health improvements. Most
significantly, regular physical activity greatly reduces the risk of dying
from coronary heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United
States. Physical activity also reduces the risk of developing diabetes,
hypertension, and colon cancer; enhances mental health; fosters healthy
muscles, bones and joints; and helps maintain function and preserve
independence in older adults. Learn more.
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