A MINUTE OF HEALTH WITH CDC
Physical Activity is Important for Adults Who
Have Disabilities
Physical Activity Among Adults with Disabilities – US 2005
October 12, 2007
This program is presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC – safer,
healthier people.
October is disability awareness month, and one in five adults in the U.S. has a
disability. Physical inactivity is very common among this group. In fact, each
week, more than one fourth of adults who have disabilities are physically inactive.
And yet, physical activity regimens, tailored to specific needs, provide numerous
health benefits, including pain reduction.
CDC funds projects in 16 states designed to promote the health and well-being of
people who have disabilities. Eliminating participation barriers and providing
access to health promotion services is a critical first step to helping people who
have disabilities achieve their optimal health.
Thank you for joining us on A Minute of Health with CDC.
To access the most accurate and relevant health information that affects you, your family and
your community, please visit www.cdc.gov.
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