NHIS Adult Physical Activity Topics Tables

National Health Interview
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Celebrating the First 50 years:
1957-2007

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**Topics Table 1. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) adult physical activity topics. Leisure time physical activities: 1975-2007**
Leisure-time physical activity	1975	1984	1985	1990	1991	1994	1995	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007
Specific exercises on a regular basis	x
Specific sports in past 12 months	x
Tournament or team sports participation in past 12 months	x
Regular physical activity	x	x	x	x		X¹
Walking for exercise, recreation, or leisure	x	x	x	x	x		x		x							x
Sports, exercise, and physically active hobbies in past 2 weeks			x	x	x		x		x
Participation in exercise class or program						X²	X³		x
Stretching activities					x		x		x			x
Usual vigorous and usual light-moderate activity								x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Strengthening activities	x		x	x	x	X²	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x

See footnotes at end of Topics Table 5.

**Topics Table 2. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) adult physical activity topics. Perceived activity level: 1975-2007**
Perceived physical activity level	1975	1977	1983	1984	1985	1990	1994
Physical activity level relative to others the same age	X	X	X	x	X	X
Physical activity level relative to 1 year earlier				x			X¹
Get as much exercise as need				X

See footnotes at end of Topics Table 5.

**Topics Table 3. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) adult physical activity topics. Transportation-related activity: 1975-2007**
Transportation-related activity	1975	1977	1983	1984	1985	1988	1990	1991	1993	1994	1995	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007
Walking for transportation															X					X

See footnotes at end of Topics Table 5.

**Topics Table 4. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) adult physical activity topics. Occupational activity: 1975-2007**
Occupational activity	1975	1977	1983	1984	1985	1988	1990	1991	1993	1994	1995	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007
Occupation or other main daily activity					X	X	X								X					X

See footnotes at end of Topics Table 5.

**Topics Table 5. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) adult physical activity topics. Other activity-related topics: 1975-2007**
Other activity-related topics	1985	1990	1991	1993	1994	1995	1998	2000	2002	2003	2005	2006	2007
Knowledge of health benefits of physical activity	x	x
Increased physical activity to lose or control weight	x	x	x			x	x
Medical advice to exercise	x		x	x	x			x	X⁴	X⁵	x	x
Family discussions about exercise					x
Employer-offered physical activity programs or facilities			x	x	x
Alternative health exercises (Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Chong)									x				x

¹ Asked of adults aged 70 years and over. Disability Follow-back Survey Adult's Questionnaire and Supplement on Aging Questionnaire.
² Asked of adults aged 65 years and over.
³ Asked of adults with arthritis symptoms.
⁴ Asked of adults with high blood pressure.

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