Acosta CB, Aranda ÁJG, Reyes MH

Language: Spanish
References: 24
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ABSTRACT

Objective: to determine the prevalence of physical activity in population from 20 to 59 years old covered by the Mexican Institute of Social Security.
Material and methods: the prevalence of physical activity was estimated, classifying it according to its intensity, frequency and duration. Recommended physical activity was considered when moderate activity was done at least five days a week, for 30 minutes, or when vigorous activity was done three days a week, for 20 minutes. Insufficient activity was that with lower frequency or duration than recommended, and inactivity, when no activity was done.
Results: the sample included 30 270 women and 25 237 men. The global prevalence of recommended physical activity was 17.7 %; the one of insufficient physical activity, 65.5 %, and the one of physical inactivity, 16.8 %. The prevalence of physical inactivity in men and women was 13.8 and 19.4 %, respectively. The most frequently reported activities in men and women with recommended or insufficient activity levels were walking (44.3 %), running or jogging (34.2 %) and soccer (10 %). Women and men who watched television very often had a prevalence of physical inactivity of 30.9 and 20.5 %, respectively.
Conclusions: the prevalence of recommended physical activity is low and that of inactivity is high. Some measures of intervention are needed in order to promote physical activity in adults.

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