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Trends in Meeting the Aerobic Physical Activity Guideline Among Adults With and Without Select Chronic Health Conditions, United States, 1998–2018
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8 01 2021
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Source: J Phys Act Health. 18(Suppl 1):S53-S63
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Alternative Title:J Phys Act Health
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Description:Background:
Physical activity is central to the management and control of many chronic health conditions. We examined trends during the past two decades in the prevalence of US adults with and without select chronic health conditions who met the minimal aerobic physical activity guideline.
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1998–2018 National Health Interview Survey data were analyzed. Prevalence of meeting the minimal aerobic physical activity guideline among adults with and without six chronic health conditions were estimated across 3-year intervals. Linear and higher-order trends were assessed overall and by age group.
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During the past two decades, prevalence of meeting the aerobic guideline increased among adults with diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke, cancer, and arthritis. However, the absolute increase in prevalence was lower among adults with hypertension, coronary heart disease, and arthritis compared to counterparts without each condition, respectively. Prevalence was persistently lower among those with most chronic health conditions, except cancer and among older adults compared to their counterparts.
Conclusions:
Although rising trends in physical activity levels among adults with chronic health conditions are encouraging for improving chronic disease management, current prevalence remains low, particularly among older adults. Increasing physical activity should remain a priority for chronic disease management and control.
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Pubmed ID:34465653
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC10977617
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