Adult Physical Activity Information in the National Health Interview Survey by Charlotte Schoenborn and Jean Howie The purpose of this site is to describe the history of NHIS adult physical activity questions and provide tools for identifying, accessing, and using NHIS physical activity data, collected since 1975. Updates and new information will be added as they become available. Send any comments or questions to NCHS. Historical Context Selected Milestones in Physical Activity Research, Promotion and Surveillance Historical Context of NHIS Adult Physical Activity Questions Overview of Topics List of Topics by Type and Year Questionnaires, Data, and Documentation Adult Physical Activity Questions Recodes (SAS code for generating selected recodes) Comparison of Two Sets of Physical Activity Questions Physical Activity Statistics How to Find Selected NHIS Physical Activity Statistics Additional Resources U.S. Department of Health and Human Services CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Control Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
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This page last reviewed October 15, 2008
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