Twenty-year trends in physical activity among Canadian adults
Twenty-year trends in physical activity among Canadian adults
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DOI:
10.1007/bf03403636
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发表时间:
2004-01-01
影响因子:
4.3
通讯作者:
Bauman, A
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作者:
Craig, CL;Russell, SJ;Bauman, A
Objective: Physical inactivity is associated with increased risk of mortality and chronic diseases, yet trend information is lacking in most countries. This investigation examines physical activity levels of Canadian adults aged 18 years and older.Methods: Data were collected in six national surveys between 1981 and 2000. Sample sizes ranged from 2,500 to 18,000. Prevalences were tested using Chi-square and Student's t-tests. Socio-demographic correlates were examined using odds ratios adjusted for age, sex, education and income.Results: Physical activity increased in the 1980s and 1990s among men and women and for all age, education and income groups (p