The international prevalence study on physical activity: Results from 20 countries

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Result language

angličtina

Original language name

The international prevalence study on physical activity: Results from 20 countries

Original language description

Background. Physical activity (PA) is one of the most important factors for improving population health, but no standardised systems exist for international surveillance. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was developed for international surveillance. The purpose of this study was a comparative international study of population physical activity prevalence across 20 countries. Methods. Between 2002-2004, a standardised protocol using IPAQ was used to assess PA participation in 20 countries [total N=52,746, aged 18-65 years]. The median survey response rate was 61%. Physical activity levels were categorised as ?low?, ?moderate? and ?high?. Age-adjusted prevalence estimates are presented by sex. Results. The prevalence of ?high PA?varied from 21-63%; in eight countries high PA was reported for over half of the adult population. The prevalence of ?low PA? varied from 9% to 43%. Males more frequently reported high PA than females in 17 of 20 countries. The prevalence

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Type

J_x - Unclassified - Peer-reviewed scientific article (Jimp, Jsc and Jost)

CEP classification

AK - Sport and leisure time activities

OECD FORD branch

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Project

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Continuities

Z - Vyzkumny zamer (s odkazem do CEZ)

Publication year

2009

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

ISSN

1479-5868

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Volume of the periodical

6

Issue of the periodical within the volume

1

Country of publishing house

GB - UNITED KINGDOM

Number of pages

21

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